SH 52 Ml over Riverside Canal
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 3 MI No Ft Morgan · Structure no. C-21-AN
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 52 Ml over Riverside Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 52 Ml over Riverside Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 34 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 52 Ml over Riverside Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 52 Ml over Riverside Canal 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 52 Ml over Riverside Canal carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 52 Ml over Riverside Canal?
The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 52 Ml over Riverside Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.