US Bridges

US 34 Ml over Camp Creek

Good

Washington County, Colorado · 8 Mi. E of Brush · Structure no. D-23-C

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 Ml over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 34 Ml over Camp Creek in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,026 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUS 34 Ml
CrossesCamp Creek
Location8 Mi. E of Brush
RouteU.S. Route 34B
Coordinates40.24197, -103.46073
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2020)
Projected traffic4,026 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 Ml over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 Ml over Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 Ml over Camp Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 34 Ml over Camp Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 Ml over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.