US Bridges

County Road 40 over Cedar Creek

Good

Logan County, Colorado · 1.9 MI E of CO RD 43 · Structure no. LOG40-45.2-266

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 40 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 40 over Cedar Creek in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 40
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.9 MI E of CO RD 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.71678, -103.13741
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 40 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 40 over Cedar 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 40 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is County Road 40 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 40 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.