US Bridges

County Road 93 over South Platte River

Poor

Logan County, Colorado · 1.1 MI N of I-76 · Structure no. LOG93-60.3-239A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 93 over South Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 93 over South Platte River in Logan County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 93
CrossesSouth Platte River
Location1.1 MI N of I-76
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.86988, -102.69027
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 93 over South Platte River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 93 over South Platte River 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 93 over South Platte River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is County Road 93 over South Platte River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 93 over South Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.