US Bridges

County Road 22 over Pawnee Ditch

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 0.9 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 31 · Structure no. LOG22-31.9-267

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
289
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Pawnee Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 22 over Pawnee Ditch in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesPawnee Ditch
Location0.9 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.58041, -103.27894
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2023)
Projected traffic356 by 2042
Trucks46%
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 22 over Pawnee Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 over Pawnee 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 22 over Pawnee Ditch carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Pawnee Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Pawnee Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.