US Bridges

63rd Place over Croke Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · South of SH 73 · Structure no. ARVA-63-1.1-05

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Place over Croke Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 63rd Place over Croke Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries63rd Place
CrossesCroke Canal
LocationSouth of SH 73
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.8117, -105.16418
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 63rd Place over Croke Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd Place over Croke 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 2023.

How much traffic does 63rd Place over Croke Canal carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 63rd Place over Croke Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd Place over Croke Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.