#2 Crushed Stone in Colorado

Choosing a closed, fine-filled aggregate for an entrance is a common mistake when spring melt has to move away from the driving area. #2 Crushed Stone stays open because it is washed and contains no fines. Its angular pieces leave space for water, making it a practical fit for construction entrances, culvert work, ditch lining, and a drainage course beneath larger stone.

On the Front Range, clay and decomposed granite can hold moisture through freeze-thaw conditions. Put #2 Crushed Stone over a compacted supporting base when building a heavy lane or equipment pad, rather than relying on the surface material alone. The stone can also serve below larger stone where drainage is needed. Material naming can vary by area, so the exact local equivalent is confirmed before delivery.

Construction Entrances

At the road and job-site connection, a deep layer of large angular rock helps strip mud from truck tires before it reaches the street.

Culvert & Ditch Lining

Use these heavy stones at culvert outlets and in drainage ditches, where concentrated runoff could otherwise move material.

Heavy Base Layers

Place this as the bottom layer for farm lanes, equipment pads, and soft subgrade, then cover it with smaller stone.

Drainage Courses

The broad voids between stones let high volumes of water pass through and away from the work area.

Stays Put

Its large, weighty pieces help limit rutting and keep stone from being displaced by tires.

Drains Fast

Because washed stone contains no fines, water can travel through the open spaces between pieces.

Bridges Soft Ground

Large angular rock distributes weight across wet or weak subgrade.

Low Maintenance

After installation, maintenance is generally limited to occasional additional material.