Simms Street over Farmers Highline Canal
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 1.56 MI N of 64th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-SS-1.56-3A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- 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 Farmers Highline Canal is a concrete slab carrying Simms Street over Farmers Highline Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 (9.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simms Street over Farmers Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simms Street 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 Simms Street over Farmers Highline Canal carry?
About 12,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Simms Street over Farmers Highline Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Simms Street over Farmers Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.