US Bridges

SH 52 Ml over Draw

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 6.6 MI E of JCT SH 79 · Structure no. D-19-H

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 52 Ml over Draw in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 52 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location6.6 MI E of JCT SH 79
RouteState Highway 52A
Coordinates40.07318, -104.2902
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52 Ml over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 52 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.