US Bridges

County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of ST HWY 257 · Structure no. WEL052.0-021.0A

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesLoveland Greeley Canal
Location0.3 MI E of ST HWY 257
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.36342, -104.86558
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks41%
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 County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal 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 County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.