S Dayton Street over Highline Canal
FairDenver County, Colorado · Dayton at E Kentucky RD · Structure no. D-10-HC-330
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,288
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Dayton Street over Highline Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Dayton Street over Highline Canal in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,288 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,420 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Dayton Street over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Dayton Street 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 S Dayton Street over Highline Canal carry?
About 10,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S Dayton Street over Highline Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns S Dayton Street over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.