US Bridges

County Road 29.6 over S. Platte River Overflow

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 0.5 Mi. NW of Co. Rd. 18 · Structure no. LOG29.6-12.553A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29.6 over S. Platte River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29.6 over S. Platte River Overflow in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 29.6
CrossesS. Platte River Overflow
Location0.5 Mi. NW of Co. Rd. 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.51289, -103.30167
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic81 by 2042
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 29.6 over S. Platte River Overflow built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29.6 over S. Platte River Overflow 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 29.6 over S. Platte River Overflow carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29.6 over S. Platte River Overflow?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29.6 over S. Platte River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.