US 34 Ml over BNSF RR
FairYuma County, Colorado · 2 MI W of Yuma · Structure no. D-25-A
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Ml over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Ml over BNSF RR in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,436 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 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 BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 Ml over BNSF RR 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 BNSF RR carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Ml over BNSF RR?
The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Ml over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.