US Bridges

County Road 52 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 0.25 MI E of CO RD 57 · Structure no. LOG52-57.1-146A

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 52 over Lewis Creek 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 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.25 MI E of CO RD 57
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.80439, -103.0318
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2022)
Projected traffic23 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 over Lewis Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 52 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.