US Bridges

US 138 Ml over Spring Canyon Creek

Good

Logan County, Colorado · 5.6 MI N of Proctor · Structure no. A-25-AQ

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 138 Ml over Spring Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 138 Ml over Spring Canyon Creek in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 138 Ml
CrossesSpring Canyon Creek
Location5.6 MI N of Proctor
RouteU.S. Route 138A
Coordinates40.84047, -102.8566
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic495 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 US 138 Ml over Spring Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 138 Ml over Spring Canyon Creek 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 Spring Canyon Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 138 Ml over Spring Canyon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 138 Ml over Spring Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.