US Bridges

US 34 Ml Wbnd over UP RR

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · In Greeley · Structure no. C-18-AO

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 Ml Wbnd over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Ml Wbnd over UP RR in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,595 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 34 Ml Wbnd
CrossesUP RR
LocationIn Greeley
RouteU.S. Route 34A
Coordinates40.3932, -104.68326
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2020)
Projected traffic23,595 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Wbnd over UP RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 Ml Wbnd over UP RR 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 Ml Wbnd over UP RR carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 34 Ml Wbnd over UP RR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 Ml Wbnd over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.