US Bridges

Havana St/Sh 30 Ml over Highline Canal

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · At Exposition ST in Auror · Structure no. F-17-BA

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Havana St/Sh 30 Ml over Highline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Havana St/Sh 30 Ml over Highline Canal in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 6 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,180 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHavana St/Sh 30 Ml
CrossesHighline Canal
LocationAt Exposition ST in Auror
RouteState Highway 30A
Coordinates39.70411, -104.86613
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2020)
Projected traffic42,180 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Havana St/Sh 30 Ml over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Havana St/Sh 30 Ml 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Havana St/Sh 30 Ml over Highline Canal carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Havana St/Sh 30 Ml over Highline Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Havana St/Sh 30 Ml over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.