US Bridges

County Road 59 over Iliff Platte Valley Ditc

Good

Logan County, Colorado · 1.0 MI N of CO RD 48.5 · Structure no. LOG59-50.5-161A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Iliff Platte Valley Ditc is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 59 over Iliff Platte Valley Ditc in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesIliff Platte Valley Ditc
Location1.0 MI N of CO RD 48.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.79565, -103.01794
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks41%
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 59 over Iliff Platte Valley Ditc built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Iliff Platte Valley Ditc 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 59 over Iliff Platte Valley Ditc carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is County Road 59 over Iliff Platte Valley Ditc?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Iliff Platte Valley Ditc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.