US Bridges

SH 52 Ml over I 76 Ml

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 9.6 MI E of JCT SH 85 · Structure no. D-18-BR

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52 Ml over I 76 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 52 Ml over I 76 Ml in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 52 Ml
CrossesI 76 Ml
Location9.6 MI E of JCT SH 85
RouteState Highway 52A
Coordinates40.07466, -104.64714
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2020)
Projected traffic16,107 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 I 76 Ml built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52 Ml over I 76 Ml 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 I 76 Ml carry?

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

How long is SH 52 Ml over I 76 Ml?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52 Ml over I 76 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.