SH 52 Ml over Denver Hudson Canal
FairWeld County, Colorado · 3.5 MI E of JCT I-76 · Structure no. D-18-B
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 52 Ml over Denver Hudson Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 52 Ml over Denver Hudson Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,234 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 52 Ml over Denver Hudson Canal built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 52 Ml over Denver Hudson Canal 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 Denver Hudson Canal carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 52 Ml over Denver Hudson Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 52 Ml over Denver Hudson Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.