US Bridges

SH 138 Ml over Drain Ditch

Good

Logan County, Colorado · 6.6 MI NE of JCT US 6 · Structure no. B-24-Q

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 138 Ml over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 138 Ml over Drain Ditch in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 138 Ml
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location6.6 MI NE of JCT US 6
RouteU.S. Route 138A
Coordinates40.70791, -103.14314
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SH 138 Ml over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 138 Ml over 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 SH 138 Ml over Drain Ditch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 138 Ml over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 138 Ml over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.