US Bridges

US 138 Ml over Low Line Ditch

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Colorado · 1.8 MI NE of JCT US 6 Ste · Structure no. B-24-E

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 138 Ml over Low Line Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 138 Ml over Low Line Ditch in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 70 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,104 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 138 Ml
CrossesLow Line Ditch
Location1.8 MI NE of JCT US 6 Ste
RouteU.S. Route 138A
Coordinates40.64763, -103.18799
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2020)
Projected traffic4,104 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Low Line Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 138 Ml over Low Line 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 Low Line Ditch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 138 Ml over Low Line Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 138 Ml over Low Line Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.