County Road 71 over Spring Canyon Creek
PoorPosted for loadLogan County, Colorado · 0.9 MI N of CO RD 64 · Structure no. LOG71-64.9-193
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 92 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 71 over Spring Canyon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 71 over Spring Canyon Creek in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1940, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 71 over Spring Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 71 over Spring Canyon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 71 over Spring Canyon Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.
How long is County Road 71 over Spring Canyon Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 71 over Spring Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.