US Bridges

County Road 55 over S. Platte River Overflow

Good

Logan County, Colorado · 1.2 MI S of US HWY 138 · Structure no. LOG55-44.3-141A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 55 over S. Platte River Overflow is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 55 over S. Platte River Overflow in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Road 55
CrossesS. Platte River Overflow
Location1.2 MI S of US HWY 138
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.74378, -103.05587
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2023)
Projected traffic425 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 55 over S. Platte River Overflow built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 55 over S. Platte River Overflow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 55 over S. Platte River Overflow carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is County Road 55 over S. Platte River Overflow?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 55 over S. Platte River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.