US Bridges

CO RD 19 over Peterson Ditch

Fair

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 50 Ft. So. of Co. Rd. 30 · Structure no. SED19-30.0-3

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 19 over Peterson Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying CO RD 19 over Peterson Ditch in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 19
CrossesPeterson Ditch
Location50 Ft. So. of Co. Rd. 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.95567, -102.47906
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic619 by 2042
Trucks30%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 19 over Peterson Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 19 over Peterson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 19 over Peterson Ditch carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 19 over Peterson Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 19 over Peterson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.