SH 83 Ml over Highline Canal
FairDenver County, Colorado · Parker RD & Mississippi · Structure no. F-17-HB
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 83 Ml over Highline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 83 Ml over Highline Canal in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,740 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 83 Ml over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 83 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 83 Ml over Highline Canal carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 83 Ml over Highline Canal?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns SH 83 Ml over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.