US Bridges

County Road 46 over Iliff Platte Valley Dtch

Good

Logan County, Colorado · 1.6 Mi. E of ST HWY 113 · Structure no. LOG46-51.6-120A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 46 over Iliff Platte Valley Dtch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 46 over Iliff Platte Valley Dtch in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 46
CrossesIliff Platte Valley Dtch
Location1.6 Mi. E of ST HWY 113
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.76071, -103.08503
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic191 by 2042
Trucks24%
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 46 over Iliff Platte Valley Dtch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 46 over Iliff Platte Valley Dtch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 46 over Iliff Platte Valley Dtch carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is County Road 46 over Iliff Platte Valley Dtch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 46 over Iliff Platte Valley Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.