US Bridges

County Road 30 over Peterson Trans. Ditch

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Sedgwick County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E. of Co. Rd. 15 · Structure no. SED30-15.5-31-A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Peterson Trans. Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 30 over Peterson Trans. Ditch in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesPeterson Trans. Ditch
Location0.5 MI E. of Co. Rd. 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.95422, -102.50764
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
Trucks49%
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 30 over Peterson Trans. Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 over Peterson Trans. 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 30 over Peterson Trans. Ditch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Peterson Trans. Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Peterson Trans. Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.