County Road 26 over N. Sterling Inlet Canal
PoorPosted for loadLogan County, Colorado · 0.1 Mile East of County R · Structure no. LOG26-29.0-60
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 26 over N. Sterling Inlet Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over N. Sterling Inlet Canal in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 26 over N. Sterling Inlet Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 26 over N. Sterling Inlet Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 26 over N. Sterling Inlet Canal carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.
How long is County Road 26 over N. Sterling Inlet Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 26 over N. Sterling Inlet Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.