US Bridges

Ped Bridge over Highline Canal

FairPosted for load

Denver County, Colorado · 0.1 MI North of Cornell · Structure no. D-10-HC-290

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ped Bridge over Highline Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ped Bridge over Highline Canal in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPed Bridge
CrossesHighline Canal
Location0.1 MI North of Cornell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.66255, -104.87995
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic1 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ped Bridge over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ped Bridge 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 Ped Bridge over Highline Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ped Bridge over Highline Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ped Bridge over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.