SH 52 Ml over Lost Creek
FairWeld County, Colorado · 3 MI E of JCT SH 79 · Structure no. D-19-F
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 52 Ml over Lost Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 52 Ml over Lost Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 52 Ml over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 52 Ml over Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SH 52 Ml over Lost Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 52 Ml over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.