Orchard RD over Highline Canal
PoorPosted for loadArapahoe County, Colorado · .3 MI West of Univ Blvd · Structure no. CENT 38-4.7
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,077
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard RD over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Orchard RD over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,077 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,294 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Orchard RD over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard RD over Highline Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Orchard RD over Highline Canal carry?
About 10,077 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Orchard RD over Highline Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard RD over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.