US Bridges

County Road 29.8 over South Platte River

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 0.2 Mi. NW of CO RD 12 · Structure no. LOG29.8-12.555A

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

About this bridge

County Road 29.8 over South Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29.8 over South Platte River 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 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 67% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2042. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 29.8
CrossesSouth Platte River
Location0.2 Mi. NW of CO RD 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.51156, -103.30008
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length528 ft (160.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 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
Trucks67%
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 29.8 over South Platte River built?

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

What condition is County Road 29.8 over South Platte River 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 29.8 over South Platte River carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 67% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29.8 over South Platte River?

The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29.8 over South Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.