Peoria Street over Highline Canal
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S of 6th Ave · Structure no. AUR07.6-E.0A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,515
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peoria Street over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Peoria Street over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 13,515 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,488 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 62 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Peoria Street over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peoria Street 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 Peoria Street over Highline Canal carry?
About 13,515 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Peoria Street over Highline Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Peoria Street over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.