US 138 Ml over Peterson Canal
FairSedgwick County, Colorado · 0.2 MI NE of JCT SH 59 · Structure no. A-26-G
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 138 Ml over Peterson Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 138 Ml over Peterson Canal in Sedgwick 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 138 Ml over Peterson Canal built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 138 Ml over Peterson Canal 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 Peterson Canal carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 138 Ml over Peterson Canal?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 138 Ml over Peterson Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.