SH 52 Ml over South Platte River
FairMorgan County, Colorado · In Ft Morgan · Structure no. C-21-BE
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 972 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 52 Ml over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 52 Ml over South Platte River in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 972 ft (296.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 52 Ml over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 52 Ml over South Platte River 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 South Platte River carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 52 Ml over South Platte River?
The structure is 972 ft (296.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 52 Ml over South Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.