Sable Blvd over Highline Canal
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S of 6th Ave · Structure no. AUR08.0-H.0
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,122
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sable Blvd over Highline Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Sable Blvd over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 12,122 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,789 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sable Blvd over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sable Blvd 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 Sable Blvd over Highline Canal carry?
About 12,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sable Blvd over Highline Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns Sable Blvd over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.