US Bridges

SH 52 Ml over Kiowa Creek

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 9.7 MI E of JCT SH 79 · Structure no. D-20-AQ

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52 Ml over Kiowa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 52 Ml over Kiowa Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 52 Ml
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location9.7 MI E of JCT SH 79
RouteState Highway 52A
Coordinates40.07308, -104.23154
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52 Ml over Kiowa 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 52 Ml over Kiowa Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 52 Ml over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52 Ml over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.