US 34 Ml over Fort Morgan Canal
FairMorgan County, Colorado · .8 MI W of SH 52 · Structure no. C-21-G
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Ml over Fort Morgan Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Ml over Fort Morgan Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 85 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,392 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 Ml over Fort Morgan Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is US 34 Ml over Fort Morgan Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US 34 Ml over Fort Morgan Canal carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Ml over Fort Morgan Canal?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Ml over Fort Morgan Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.