US Bridges

SH 52 Ml over I 25 Ml

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 6.5 MI E of JCT US 287 · Structure no. D-17-AP

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52 Ml over I 25 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 52 Ml over I 25 Ml in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,840 by 2040. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 52 Ml
CrossesI 25 Ml
Location6.5 MI E of JCT US 287
RouteState Highway 52A
Coordinates40.08752, -104.98101
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.3 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic24,840 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 52 Ml over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52 Ml over I 25 Ml 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 I 25 Ml carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 52 Ml over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52 Ml over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.