US Bridges

County Road 52 over Latham Inlet Ditch

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · At Junct. CR 45 · Structure no. WEL052.0_043.0A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Latham Inlet Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 52 over Latham Inlet Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesLatham Inlet Ditch
LocationAt Junct. CR 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.36342, -104.63997
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2023)
Projected traffic554 by 2042
Trucks36%
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 Latham Inlet Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 over Latham Inlet Ditch 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 Latham Inlet Ditch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Latham Inlet Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Latham Inlet Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.