US Bridges

County Road 30.4 over Lodgepole Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 0.2 M. E. of Co. Rd. 27-9 · Structure no. SED30.4-27.9_35

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30.4 over Lodgepole Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 30.4 over Lodgepole Creek in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30.4
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location0.2 M. E. of Co. Rd. 27-9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.95956, -102.38472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 30.4 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30.4 over Lodgepole Creek 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 30.4 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30.4 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30.4 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.