US Bridges

County Road E over Colt Ditch

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Colorado · 2.1 MI E of SH 96 · Structure no. KWE-0.1-11A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road E over Colt Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying County Road E over Colt Ditch in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road E
CrossesColt Ditch
Location2.1 MI E of SH 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKiowa County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.32371, -103.30789
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic13 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road E over Colt Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road E over Colt Ditch 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Road E over Colt Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is County Road E over Colt Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns County Road E over Colt Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.