US 34 Ml over Empire Canal
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 15.3 MI E of JCT SH 37 · Structure no. C-19-AH
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Ml over Empire Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Ml over Empire Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,074 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 Ml over Empire Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 Ml over Empire Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 Ml over Empire Canal carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Ml over Empire Canal?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Ml over Empire Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.