SH 52 Ml over Box Elder Creek
GoodWeld County, Colorado · 2.7 MI E of JCT I-76 · Structure no. D-18-BD
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 52 Ml over Box Elder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 52 Ml over Box Elder Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,234 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 52 Ml over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 52 Ml over Box Elder Creek 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SH 52 Ml over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 52 Ml over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 52 Ml over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.