Yale Avenue over Highline Canal
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .1 MI East of Syracuse · Structure no. ARA 22-8.7
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,373
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yale Avenue over Highline Canal is a concrete frame carrying Yale Avenue over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 37 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 2,373 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 71 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yale Avenue over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Yale Avenue over Highline 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Yale Avenue over Highline Canal carry?
About 2,373 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Yale Avenue over Highline Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Yale Avenue over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.