US Bridges

SH 257 Ml over US 34 Bypass

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 8 MI W of Greeley · Structure no. C-17-FP

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 257 Ml over US 34 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 257 Ml over US 34 Bypass 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 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,576 by 2040. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 257 Ml
CrossesUS 34 Bypass
Location8 MI W of Greeley
RouteState Highway 257A
Coordinates40.41039, -104.86974
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2020)
Projected traffic15,576 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 257 Ml over US 34 Bypass built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 257 Ml over US 34 Bypass 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 257 Ml over US 34 Bypass carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 257 Ml over US 34 Bypass?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 257 Ml over US 34 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.