US Bridges

Kendrick Drive over Farmers Highline Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just North of 64th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-KK-0.01-01

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,730
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendrick Drive over Farmers Highline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Kendrick Drive over Farmers Highline Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,989 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKendrick Drive
CrossesFarmers Highline Canal
LocationJust North of 64th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.81293, -105.16976
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2021)
Projected traffic1,989 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Kendrick Drive over Farmers Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Kendrick Drive 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kendrick Drive over Farmers Highline Canal carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kendrick Drive over Farmers Highline Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Kendrick Drive over Farmers Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.