SH 72 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal
FairJefferson County, Colorado · Indiana ST About 7800 N · Structure no. E-16-BE
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal is a concrete slab carrying SH 72 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 72 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 72 Ml 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 72 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 Ml over Farmers Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.