SH 52 Ml over UPRR Platte Beaver Canal
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 0.3 MI No of JCT SH 144 · Structure no. C-21-AV
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 52 Ml over UPRR Platte Beaver Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 52 Ml over UPRR Platte Beaver Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 74 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,554 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 UPRR Platte Beaver Canal built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is SH 52 Ml over UPRR Platte Beaver 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 UPRR Platte Beaver Canal carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 52 Ml over UPRR Platte Beaver Canal?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns SH 52 Ml over UPRR Platte Beaver Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.