US Bridges

US 138 Ml over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 7.1 MI NE of JCT SH 59 · Structure no. A-27-U

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 138 Ml over Lodgepole Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 138 Ml over Lodgepole Creek in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 138 Ml
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location7.1 MI NE of JCT SH 59
RouteU.S. Route 138A
Coordinates40.96085, -102.38493
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 US 138 Ml over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 138 Ml over Lodgepole Creek 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 US 138 Ml over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 138 Ml over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 138 Ml over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.