US Bridges

US 34 Ml over 23rd Ave

Fair

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

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 Ml over 23rd Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 34 Ml over 23rd Ave in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,820 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 34 Ml
Crosses23rd Ave
LocationIn Greeley
RouteU.S. Route 34A
Coordinates40.39196, -104.71601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2020)
Projected traffic52,820 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over 23rd Ave built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 Ml over 23rd Ave 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 Ml over 23rd Ave carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 34 Ml over 23rd Ave?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 Ml over 23rd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.