County Road 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal
PoorPosted for loadLogan County, Colorado · 1.8 MI E of CO RD 45 · Structure no. LOG52-47.8-142A
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 52 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 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is County Road 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 52 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.