US Bridges

County Road 33 over Pawnee Creek

Good

Logan County, Colorado · 1.1 Mi. N. of CR 18 · Structure no. LOG33-20.0-65-A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over Pawnee Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 33 over Pawnee Creek in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location1.1 Mi. N. of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.56778, -103.27683
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2042
Trucks50%
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 33 over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 33 over Pawnee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.