US 34 Ml over Box Elder Creek
FairWeld County, Colorado · 9 MI E of JCT 34D Greeley · Structure no. C-19-AJ
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Ml over Box Elder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 34 Ml over Box Elder Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 Ml over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 Ml over Box Elder Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 Ml over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Ml over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Ml over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.