US 34 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Bus Rt
PoorWeld County, Colorado · In Evans · Structure no. C-18-AP
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Bus Rt is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 34 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Bus Rt 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,595 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Bus Rt built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Bus Rt in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Bus Rt carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Bus Rt?
The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Bus Rt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.