2 area bridges on list of Most Endangered Places

The recent listing of 46 of the state’s bridges on this year’s list of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places is a proactive, future-oriented endeavor by the Colorado Department of Transportation to preserve and prioritize a unique aspect of the state’s history.

In collaboration with Colorado Preservation, Inc., CDOT is undertaking an effort to recognize historic highway bridges around the state. The structures represent different designs and eras in bridge-building and were determined to be in the best physical condition.

Two of them are located in northeast Colorado. The Sandy Creek bridge in Phillips County along Highway 59 is a treated timber stringer with a metal plank deck. The Sterling viaduct in Logan County along Highway 6 is classified as concrete prestressed grider continuous.

“Colorado’s historic bridge structures are unique pieces of the cultural legacy and distinctive character of so many communities across our state,” said CDOT executive director Shoshana Lew. “Receiving this nomination is an opportunity to both honor the heritage of our transportation system and a reminder that our system is aging and requires investment to maintain a state of good repair.”

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