US Bridges

S Parker RD | SH83 over Highline Canal Trail

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 250 Ft W of E Mississippi · Structure no. D-08-PU-360

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Parker RD | SH83 over Highline Canal Trail is a concrete culvert carrying S Parker RD | SH83 over Highline Canal Trail in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,740 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 246 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Parker RD | SH83
CrossesHighline Canal Trail
Location250 Ft W of E Mississippi
RouteState Highway 83A
Coordinates39.69662, -104.89797
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width246 ft (75 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2020)
Projected traffic30,740 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Parker RD | SH83 over Highline Canal Trail built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Parker RD | SH83 over Highline Canal Trail 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S Parker RD | SH83 over Highline Canal Trail carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Parker RD | SH83 over Highline Canal Trail?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 246 ft wide.

Who owns S Parker RD | SH83 over Highline Canal Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.