49th Street (CR52) over Ashcroft Draw
FairWeld County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of 47th Ave · Structure no. EVN052.0-033.0A
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,459
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
49th Street (CR52) over Ashcroft Draw is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 49th Street (CR52) over Ashcroft Draw 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,459 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,752 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 49th Street (CR52) over Ashcroft Draw built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 49th Street (CR52) over Ashcroft Draw 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 49th Street (CR52) over Ashcroft Draw carry?
About 5,459 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is 49th Street (CR52) over Ashcroft Draw?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 49th Street (CR52) over Ashcroft Draw?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.