US Bridges

SH 58 Ml over Arapahoe Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 1.6 MI E of JCT SH 93 · Structure no. E-16-BH

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 58 Ml over Arapahoe Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 58 Ml over Arapahoe Ditch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,840 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 58 Ml
CrossesArapahoe Ditch
Location1.6 MI E of JCT SH 93
RouteState Highway 58A
Coordinates39.76896, -105.19925
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2020)
Projected traffic25,840 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 58 Ml over Arapahoe Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 58 Ml over Arapahoe Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 58 Ml over Arapahoe Ditch carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 58 Ml over Arapahoe Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns SH 58 Ml over Arapahoe Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.