US Bridges

SH 52 Ml over Beebe Canal

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 1.2 MI W of JCT I 76 · Structure no. D-18-B_MINOR

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52 Ml over Beebe Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 52 Ml over Beebe Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,107 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 52 Ml
CrossesBeebe Canal
Location1.2 MI W of JCT I 76
RouteState Highway 52A
Coordinates40.08048, -104.66718
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2020)
Projected traffic16,107 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Beebe Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52 Ml over Beebe 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 52 Ml over Beebe Canal carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 52 Ml over Beebe Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52 Ml over Beebe Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.