Laredo Street over Highline Canal
PoorAdams County, Colorado · .25 MI N of Colfax · Structure no. AUR04.6-K.0
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,975
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laredo Street over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Laredo Street over Highline Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,975 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,767 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laredo Street over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laredo Street over Highline Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Laredo Street over Highline Canal carry?
About 5,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Laredo Street over Highline Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Laredo Street over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.