Windermere ST over Highline Canal
PoorPosted for loadArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.93 MI S of Ridge RD · Structure no. LTND.889-03.498
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 299
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Windermere ST over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Windermere ST over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 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 3 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Windermere ST over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Windermere ST 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Windermere ST over Highline Canal carry?
About 299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Windermere ST over Highline Canal?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Windermere ST over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.