US Bridges

CR 30.7 Vansway DR over Sterling No 1 Ditch

Poor

Logan County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of CO RD 39 · Structure no. LOG30.7-37.8-76

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 30.7 Vansway DR over Sterling No 1 Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 30.7 Vansway DR over Sterling No 1 Ditch in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCR 30.7 Vansway DR
CrossesSterling No 1 Ditch
Location0.2 MI W of CO RD 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.64908, -103.22477
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$640,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 30.7 Vansway DR over Sterling No 1 Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 30.7 Vansway DR over Sterling No 1 Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 30.7 Vansway DR over Sterling No 1 Ditch carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is CR 30.7 Vansway DR over Sterling No 1 Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 30.7 Vansway DR over Sterling No 1 Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.