SH 52 Ml over Rock Creek
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 16 MI E of JCT SH 79 · Structure no. D-20-T
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 52 Ml over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 52 Ml over Rock Creek in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 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 Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 52 Ml over Rock Creek 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SH 52 Ml over Rock Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SH 52 Ml over Rock Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 52 Ml over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.