US Bridges

County Road 34 over Peterson Ditch

Good

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 0.3 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 34 · Structure no. SED34-27.3-40-A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Peterson Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 34 over Peterson 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 74% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 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 34
CrossesPeterson Ditch
Location0.3 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.98283, -102.39594
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 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
Trucks74%
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 34 over Peterson Ditch built?

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

What condition is County Road 34 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 34 over Peterson Ditch carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 74% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Peterson Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Peterson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.