US Bridges

County Road 32.5 over I 76 Ml

Good

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 3.4 MI NE of JCT US 385 · Structure no. A-28-S

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32.5 over I 76 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32.5 over I 76 Ml in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 32.5
CrossesI 76 Ml
Location3.4 MI NE of JCT US 385
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.99655, -102.19723
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Road 32.5 over I 76 Ml built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32.5 over I 76 Ml 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 32.5 over I 76 Ml carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32.5 over I 76 Ml?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32.5 over I 76 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.