US Bridges

County Road 2.5 over Prewitt Outlet Canal

Good

Logan County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of US HWY 6 · Structure no. LOG2.5-21-2A

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2.5 over Prewitt Outlet Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 2.5 over Prewitt Outlet Canal in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2.5
CrossesPrewitt Outlet Canal
Location0.5 MI W of US HWY 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.44286, -103.38827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 2.5 over Prewitt Outlet Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2.5 over Prewitt Outlet Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2.5 over Prewitt Outlet Canal carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2.5 over Prewitt Outlet Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2.5 over Prewitt Outlet Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.