E Yale Ave over Highline Canal
FairDenver County, Colorado · Yale E of Monaco Prkwy · Structure no. D-10-HC-190
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,143
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Yale Ave over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Yale Ave over Highline Canal in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, 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 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 16,143 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,919 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 56 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Yale Ave over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 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 E Yale Ave over Highline Canal carry?
About 16,143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E Yale Ave over Highline Canal?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns E Yale Ave over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.