Kipling Street over Croke Canal
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 0.15 MI North of 80th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-KG-1.13-03
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,958
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kipling Street over Croke Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kipling Street over Croke Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 9,958 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,452 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kipling Street over Croke Canal built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kipling Street 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 Kipling Street over Croke Canal carry?
About 9,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Kipling Street over Croke Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Kipling Street over Croke Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.