US Bridges

County Road 54 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal

Good

Logan County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of SH113 · Structure no. LOG54-47.8-152A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 54 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 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 54
CrossesN. Sterling Outlet Canal
Location0.5 MI W of SH113
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.81925, -103.12358
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks31%
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 54 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 54 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.