US 138 Ml over Powell Ditch
FairLogan County, Colorado · 7.7 MI NE of JCT SH 113 · Structure no. A-25-H
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 138 Ml over Powell Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 138 Ml over Powell Ditch in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 138 Ml over Powell Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 138 Ml over Powell 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 138 Ml over Powell Ditch carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 138 Ml over Powell Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 138 Ml over Powell Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.