US Bridges

Chambers Road over Highline Canal

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of Alameda Ave · Structure no. AUR08.9-J.0

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,104
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers Road over Highline Canal is a steel arch - deck carrying Chambers Road over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 23,104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,186 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChambers Road
CrossesHighline Canal
Location0.3 MI N of Alameda Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.71183, -104.81001
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,104 (2021)
Projected traffic28,186 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Chambers Road over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chambers Road 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 Chambers Road over Highline Canal carry?

About 23,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chambers Road over Highline Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers Road over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.