US Bridges

County Road 54 over N Fk Ladder Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 10.5 MI E JCT 385 E of C. · Structure no. I-28-K

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over N Fk Ladder Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 54 over N Fk 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 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,007 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 54
CrossesN Fk Ladder Creek
Location10.5 MI E JCT 385 E of C.
RouteU.S. Route 40H
CountyCheyenne County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.84914, -102.16524
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2020)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N Fk Ladder Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 54 over N Fk 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 February 2025.

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

About 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54 over N Fk Ladder Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over N Fk Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.