US Bridges

County Road 27 over Peterson Ditch

Fair

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 0.9 MI No. of Co. Rd. 32 · Structure no. SED27-32.9-22

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Peterson Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 27 over Peterson Ditch in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 67% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 27
CrossesPeterson Ditch
Location0.9 MI No. of Co. Rd. 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.98178, -102.40253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks67%
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 27 over Peterson Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 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 County Road 27 over Peterson Ditch carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 67% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Peterson Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Peterson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.