US Bridges

CO RD 52 over Hillsborough Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 13 · Structure no. WEL052.0_013.0A

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 52 over Hillsborough Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 52 over Hillsborough Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 52
CrossesHillsborough Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of CO RD 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.36358, -104.93612
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2023)
Projected traffic481 by 2043
Trucks24%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 52 over Hillsborough Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 52 over Hillsborough Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 52 over Hillsborough Ditch carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 52 over Hillsborough Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 52 over Hillsborough Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.