US Bridges

County Road 12 over Schneider Ditch

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 50 Ft. W. of Co. Rd. 31 · Structure no. LOG12-31.0-18

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Schneider Ditch is a steel arch - deck carrying County Road 12 over Schneider Ditch in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesSchneider Ditch
Location50 Ft. W. of Co. Rd. 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.50894, -103.2945
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 12 over Schneider Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over Schneider 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Schneider Ditch carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Schneider Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Schneider Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.