US Bridges

SH 58 Ml over Croke Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.8 MI West of Mcintyre S · Structure no. E-16-HC

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

About this bridge

SH 58 Ml over Croke Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 58 Ml over Croke Canal 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 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,840 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 196 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 58 Ml
CrossesCroke Canal
Location0.8 MI West of Mcintyre S
RouteState Highway 58A
Coordinates39.76999, -105.18912
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width196 ft (59.7 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 Croke Canal built?

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

What condition is SH 58 Ml 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 58 Ml over Croke Canal carry?

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

How long is SH 58 Ml over Croke Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 196 ft wide.

Who owns SH 58 Ml over Croke Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.