US Bridges

County Road 7 over Settlers Ditch

Fair

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 0.1 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 26 · Structure no. SED7-26.1-5A-A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Settlers Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 7 over Settlers Ditch in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesSettlers Ditch
Location0.1 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.92625, -102.59447
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks62%
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 7 over Settlers Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Settlers 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 7 over Settlers Ditch carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Settlers Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Settlers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.