US Bridges

SH 392 Ml over Lone Tree Creek

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 5.5 MI E of JCT US 85 · Structure no. C-18-AZ

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 392 Ml over Lone Tree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 392 Ml over Lone Tree Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,660 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 392 Ml
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location5.5 MI E of JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 392B
Coordinates40.47862, -104.59437
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2020)
Projected traffic6,660 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 392 Ml over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 392 Ml over Lone Tree 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 392 Ml over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 392 Ml over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 392 Ml over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.