US Bridges

County Road 30 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl

Good

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of CO RD U · Structure no. MG30-0.5-U-A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 30 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesLower Platte Beaver Cnl
Location0.5 MI N of CO RD U
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.29766, -103.58414
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks44%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 30 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.