US Bridges

County Road 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 0.4 MI E of CO RD 47 · Structure no. LOG52-47.4-140A

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesN. Sterling Outlet Canal
Location0.4 MI E of CO RD 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.80472, -103.12666
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic7 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 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 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 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.