US Bridges

County Road 48 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 0.6 Mi. E of Co. Rd. 41 · Structure no. LOG48-41.6-128A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 48 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 48 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 48
CrossesN. Sterling Outlet Canal
Location0.6 Mi. E of Co. Rd. 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.77528, -103.17805
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks23%
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 48 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 48 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal 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 48 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is County Road 48 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 48 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.