SH 52 Ml over South Platte River
FairWeld County, Colorado · W of JCT 85 @ Ft Lupton · Structure no. D-17-I
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 323 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 52 Ml over South Platte River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 52 Ml over South Platte River in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,330 by 2040. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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 1957, making it 68 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SH 52 Ml over South Platte River carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 52 Ml over South Platte River?
The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 52 Ml over South Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.