US Bridges

7th Place over Highline Canal

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Just East of Chambers RD · Structure no. AUR06.8-J.1

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Place over Highline Canal is a concrete frame carrying 7th Place over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries7th Place
CrossesHighline Canal
LocationJust East of Chambers RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.72839, -104.80934
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2021)
Projected traffic484 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 7th Place over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Place 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 7th Place over Highline Canal carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 7th Place over Highline Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Place over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.