US 34 Ml over Bijou Canal
FairWeld County, Colorado · 6.6 MI NE of Wiggins · Structure no. C-20-D
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Ml over Bijou Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Ml over Bijou Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 Ml over Bijou Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 Ml over Bijou Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 34 Ml over Bijou Canal carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Ml over Bijou Canal?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Ml over Bijou Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.