US Bridges

County Road 54 over Ladder Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Colorado · .9 MI N of CR N · Structure no. CY54-0.9-NA

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over Ladder Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 54 over Ladder Creek in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 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 54
CrossesLadder Creek
Location.9 MI N of CR N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.79722, -102.16522
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 54 over Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 over Ladder 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 54 over Ladder Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 54 over Ladder Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.