US Bridges

County Road 54 over North Fork Ladder Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Colorado · .1 MI S of US 40 · Structure no. CY54-S0.1-S40

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over North Fork Ladder Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 54 over North Fork Ladder Creek in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 54
CrossesNorth Fork Ladder Creek
Location.1 MI S of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.849, -102.16525
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 North Fork Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 over North Fork Ladder Creek 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 December 2023.

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

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54 over North Fork Ladder Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over North Fork Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.