US Bridges

County Road 32 over Peterson Ditch

Good

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 0.2 MI East of Co. Rd. 23 · Structure no. SED32-23.2-37-A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Peterson Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 32 over Peterson Ditch in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesPeterson Ditch
Location0.2 MI East of Co. Rd. 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.96847, -102.43472
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks33%
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 32 over Peterson Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 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 32 over Peterson Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Peterson Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Peterson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.