US Bridges

US 40 Ml Ebnd over Highline Canal

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 1.7 E of I225 · Structure no. F-17-D

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ml Ebnd over Highline Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml Ebnd over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 90 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,445 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 Ml Ebnd
CrossesHighline Canal
Location1.7 E of I225
RouteU.S. Route 40C
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.7401, -104.7973
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic11,445 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 40 Ml Ebnd over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 40 Ml Ebnd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 Ml Ebnd over Highline Canal carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Ml Ebnd over Highline Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ml Ebnd over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.