US Bridges

Kipling Street over Croke Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · .06 MI N of W 72nd Ave · Structure no. ARVA-KG-0.06-1A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,571
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kipling Street over Croke Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Kipling Street over Croke Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,571 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,907 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKipling Street
CrossesCroke Canal
Location.06 MI N of W 72nd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.82795, -105.10957
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating97.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,571 (2021)
Projected traffic17,907 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kipling Street over Croke Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kipling Street over Croke 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Kipling Street over Croke Canal carry?

About 15,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kipling Street over Croke Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Kipling Street over Croke Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.