US 34 Ml Ebnd over Ramp to US85 SB 8th Ave
PoorWeld County, Colorado · At JCT US85 · Structure no. C-18-AV
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Ml Ebnd over Ramp to US85 SB 8th Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Ml Ebnd over Ramp to US85 SB 8th Ave in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,300 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 40 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 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 Ml Ebnd over Ramp to US85 SB 8th Ave built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 Ml Ebnd over Ramp to US85 SB 8th Ave 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 Ebnd over Ramp to US85 SB 8th Ave carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Ml Ebnd over Ramp to US85 SB 8th Ave?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Ml Ebnd over Ramp to US85 SB 8th Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.