US Bridges

US 34 Ml over N Fk Republican River

Good

Yuma County, Colorado · 1 MI W of Wray · Structure no. D-27-H

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 Ml over N Fk Republican River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 34 Ml over N Fk Republican River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,751 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesUS 34 Ml
CrossesN Fk Republican River
Location1 MI W of Wray
RouteU.S. Route 34B
Coordinates40.07577, -102.26365
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,751 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 Ml over N Fk Republican River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 Ml over N Fk Republican River 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 N Fk Republican River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 34 Ml over N Fk Republican River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 Ml over N Fk Republican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.