US Bridges

US 34 Ml over Floodplain

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 03.0 MI E of US85 · Structure no. C-18-FE

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 Ml over Floodplain is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Ml over Floodplain in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,540 by 2040. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 34 Ml
CrossesFloodplain
Location03.0 MI E of US85
RouteU.S. Route 34A
Coordinates40.39275, -104.63502
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic27,540 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 Ml over Floodplain built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 Ml over Floodplain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 Ml over Floodplain carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 34 Ml over Floodplain?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 Ml over Floodplain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.