US 85 Ml over Highline Canal
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 0.8 MI So of JCT SH 470 · Structure no. F-16-KS
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml over Highline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 85 Ml over Highline Canal in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 42 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,680 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is US 85 Ml 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml over Highline Canal carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml 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 124 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.