US Bridges

S Valentia Street over Highline Canal

Good

Denver County, Colorado · .5 MI N Mississippi Ave · Structure no. D-10-HC-326

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,297
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Valentia Street over Highline Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying S Valentia Street over Highline Canal in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,297 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,989 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Valentia Street
CrossesHighline Canal
Location.5 MI N Mississippi Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.70448, -104.89017
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,297 (2021)
Projected traffic6,989 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S Valentia Street over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is S Valentia Street over Highline Canal 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 Valentia Street over Highline Canal carry?

About 6,297 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Valentia Street over Highline Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns S Valentia Street over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.