US Bridges

County Road 65 over Skinner Draw

Fair

Logan County, Colorado · 0.6 MI N of CO RD 54.2 · Structure no. LOG65-54.8-181A

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over Skinner Draw is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 65 over Skinner Draw 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 65
CrossesSkinner Draw
Location0.6 MI N of CO RD 54.2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.83096, -102.96059
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2023)
Projected traffic281 by 2042
Trucks27%
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 65 over Skinner Draw built?

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

What condition is County Road 65 over Skinner Draw 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 65 over Skinner Draw carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over Skinner Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over Skinner Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.