US 34 Bypass over US 85 Buss Rt
FairWeld County, Colorado · N. Side of Evans · Structure no. C-18-BB
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Bypass over US 85 Buss Rt is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Bypass over US 85 Buss Rt 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 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,190 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 Bypass over US 85 Buss Rt built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 Bypass over US 85 Buss Rt 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 Bypass over US 85 Buss Rt carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Bypass over US 85 Buss Rt?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Bypass over US 85 Buss Rt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.