US 34 Business over Sheep Draw
FairWeld County, Colorado · 4.7 MI E of SH 257 · Structure no. C-17-AZ
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Business over Sheep Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Business over Sheep Draw in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Business over Sheep Draw built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 Business over Sheep Draw 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 Business over Sheep Draw carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Business over Sheep Draw?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Business over Sheep Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.