US Bridges

US 34-D Ebnd over US 34 Ml

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 6 MI E of JCT I-25 · Structure no. C-17-FA

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34-D Ebnd over US 34 Ml is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 34-D Ebnd over US 34 Ml in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 48 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 34-D Ebnd
CrossesUS 34 Ml
Location6 MI E of JCT I-25
RouteU.S. Route 34D
Coordinates40.40628, -104.87618
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.9 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-D Ebnd over US 34 Ml built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 34-D Ebnd over US 34 Ml 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 34-D Ebnd over US 34 Ml carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 34-D Ebnd over US 34 Ml?

The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 34-D Ebnd over US 34 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.