US Bridges

Titan Road over Highline Canal

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · Just E of Wildlife Way · Structure no. DOU007-02.78A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,871
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Titan Road over Highline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Titan Road over Highline Canal in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,871 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,567 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTitan Road
CrossesHighline Canal
LocationJust E of Wildlife Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.5074, -105.06913
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,871 (2022)
Projected traffic14,567 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Titan Road over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Titan Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Titan Road over Highline Canal carry?

About 10,871 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Titan Road over Highline Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Titan Road over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.