Orchard RD over Highline Canal
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · 1 MI West of Holly Street · Structure no. GWDV-06-1.01-01
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,514
- 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 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,514 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,068 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Orchard RD over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard RD 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 Orchard RD over Highline Canal carry?
About 2,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Orchard RD over Highline Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard RD over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.