US Bridges

Farmers Road Ar over Drainage Ditch Ar

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Colorado · Farmers RD-46' Rt of · Structure no. A-24-G

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers Road Ar over Drainage Ditch Ar is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Farmers Road Ar over Drainage Ditch Ar in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmers Road Ar
CrossesDrainage Ditch Ar
LocationFarmers RD-46' Rt of
RouteU.S. Route 138A
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.77201, -103.03787
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Farmers Road Ar over Drainage Ditch Ar built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmers Road Ar over Drainage Ditch Ar 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Farmers Road Ar over Drainage Ditch Ar carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Farmers Road Ar over Drainage Ditch Ar?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Farmers Road Ar over Drainage Ditch Ar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.