Simms Street over Croke Canal
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 1.50 MI North of 64th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-SS-1.50-2A
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,247
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simms Street over Croke Canal is a concrete frame carrying Simms Street over Croke Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 12,247 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,084 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simms Street over Croke Canal built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simms 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 2025.
How much traffic does Simms Street over Croke Canal carry?
About 12,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Simms Street over Croke Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Simms Street over Croke Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.