US Bridges

US 138 Ml over Iliff Drain Ditch

Good

Logan County, Colorado · 4 MI N of JCT SH 113 · Structure no. A-24-AN

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 138 Ml over Iliff Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 138 Ml over Iliff Drain Ditch in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 138 Ml
CrossesIliff Drain Ditch
Location4 MI N of JCT SH 113
RouteU.S. Route 138A
Coordinates40.76511, -103.05068
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 138 Ml over Iliff Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 138 Ml over Iliff Drain Ditch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 138 Ml over Iliff Drain Ditch carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 138 Ml over Iliff Drain Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 138 Ml over Iliff Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.