US Bridges

County Road 25 over Peterson Ditch

Good

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 0.4 Mi. No. of Co. Rd. 32 · Structure no. SED25-32.4-21A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Peterson Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 25 over Peterson Ditch in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesPeterson Ditch
Location0.4 Mi. No. of Co. Rd. 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.97389, -102.42161
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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks50%
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 County Road 25 over Peterson Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over Peterson Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Peterson Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Peterson Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Peterson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.