US Bridges

Goodson Rec Ctr RD over Highline Canal

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · At Int. W/University Blvd · Structure no. SSPR-01

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,042
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Goodson Rec Ctr RD over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Goodson Rec Ctr RD over Highline Canal in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,491 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodson Rec Ctr RD
CrossesHighline Canal
LocationAt Int. W/University Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.60074, -104.95864
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2021)
Projected traffic2,491 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodson Rec Ctr RD over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodson Rec Ctr RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Goodson Rec Ctr RD over Highline Canal carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goodson Rec Ctr RD over Highline Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Goodson Rec Ctr RD over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.