US Bridges

Yale Ave over Highline Canal

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Yale at Holly ST · Structure no. D-10-HC-160

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,344
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Ave over Highline Canal is a concrete slab carrying Yale Ave over Highline Canal in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 38,344 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,562 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYale Ave
CrossesHighline Canal
LocationYale at Holly ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.66767, -104.92109
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,344 (2021)
Projected traffic42,562 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yale Ave over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yale Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Yale Ave over Highline Canal carry?

About 38,344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Yale Ave over Highline Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Yale Ave over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.