County Road 50 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal
PoorLogan County, Colorado · Intersection W/ CO RD 43 · Structure no. LOG50-43-128AR
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 50 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 50 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 50 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 50 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal 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 County Road 50 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is County Road 50 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 50 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.