US Bridges

County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of ST HWY 257 · Structure no. WEL052.0-021.0B

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 28 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
Location0.7 MI E of ST HWY 257
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.36333, -104.85822
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2023)
Projected traffic293 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 1968, making it 57 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 207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Loveland Greeley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.