US Bridges

CO RD 52.25 over Hillsborough Ditch

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of CO RD 13 · Structure no. WEL52.2-13A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 52.25 over Hillsborough Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 52.25 over Hillsborough Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 52.25
CrossesHillsborough Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of CO RD 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.36723, -104.94013
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic341 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 52.25 over Hillsborough Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 52.25 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 52.25 over Hillsborough Ditch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 52.25 over Hillsborough Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 52.25 over Hillsborough Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.