7th St_old SH 196 over Wiley Drainage Ditch
FairProwers County, Colorado · 0.5 MI West of CR 3 · Structure no. L-26-J
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,880
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th St_old SH 196 over Wiley Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying 7th St_old SH 196 over Wiley Drainage Ditch in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,238 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7th St_old SH 196 over Wiley Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7th St_old SH 196 over Wiley Drainage 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 7th St_old SH 196 over Wiley Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 7th St_old SH 196 over Wiley Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 7th St_old SH 196 over Wiley Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.