US Bridges

County Road 25 over Pawnee Creek

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N of CO RD 20. · Structure no. LOG25-22.3-43-A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Pawnee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 25 over Pawnee Creek in Logan 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 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location0.8 MI N of CO RD 20.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.58278, -103.35403
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2023)
Projected traffic530 by 2042
Trucks40%
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 25 over Pawnee Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 25 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 25 over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.