SH 52 Ml over Sullivan Canal
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of JCT I 25 · Structure no. D-17-AV
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 52 Ml over Sullivan Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 52 Ml over Sullivan Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,840 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 52 Ml over Sullivan Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is SH 52 Ml over Sullivan Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 52 Ml over Sullivan Canal carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 52 Ml over Sullivan Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns SH 52 Ml over Sullivan Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.