SH 2 Ml over Highline Canal
FairDenver County, Colorado · Wellshire Golf Course · Structure no. F-17-CG
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 2 Ml over Highline Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 2 Ml over Highline Canal in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 67 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 2 Ml over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is SH 2 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 2 Ml over Highline Canal carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 2 Ml over Highline Canal?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns SH 2 Ml over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.