US Bridges

W 63rd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.1 MI SE of Mcintyre Pkw · Structure no. ARVA-63-0.01-01

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 63rd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying W 63rd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesW 63rd Avenue
CrossesFarmers Highline Canal
Location0.1 MI SE of Mcintyre Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.80807, -105.17064
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 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 width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W 63rd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 63rd Avenue over Farmers 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W 63rd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is W 63rd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W 63rd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.