County Road 56 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal
FairPosted for loadLogan County, Colorado · 0.9 MI W of ST HWY 113 · Structure no. LOG56-47.1-154A
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 56 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 56 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 26 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 56 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is County Road 56 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 56 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal carry?
About 3 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is County Road 56 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 56 over N. Sterling Outlet Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.