US Bridges

County Road 19.3 over Pawnee Creek

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 2.1 MI N of CO RD 20. · Structure no. LOG19.3-24.521A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19.3 over Pawnee Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 19.3 over Pawnee Creek in Logan 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19.3
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location2.1 MI N of CO RD 20.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.60244, -103.40561
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; 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 rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2023)
Projected traffic29 by 2042
Trucks45%
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 19.3 over Pawnee Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 19.3 over Pawnee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19.3 over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19.3 over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19.3 over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.