Colorado Blvd over Highline Canal
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.30 MI N of Quincy Ave · Structure no. CHRY-01-0.30-1A
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,916
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Blvd over Highline Canal is a concrete slab carrying Colorado Blvd over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,916 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,778 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colorado Blvd over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Blvd over Highline Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Colorado Blvd over Highline Canal carry?
About 3,916 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Blvd over Highline Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Blvd over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.