Harvard Ave over Highline Canal
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.3 Mi. E. of Quebec · Structure no. ARA 35A-7.3
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,298
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harvard Ave over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Harvard Ave over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 3,298 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,023 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 60 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Harvard Ave over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harvard Ave 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 Harvard Ave over Highline Canal carry?
About 3,298 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Harvard Ave over Highline Canal?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Harvard Ave over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.