Broadway over Highline Canal
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · Just S of Arapahoe RD · Structure no. CENT 15-1.9
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,424
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Broadway over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 30,424 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,117 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 94 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadway 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 Broadway over Highline Canal carry?
About 30,424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broadway over Highline Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.