SH 72 over Croke Canal
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 64th & Indiana · Structure no. E-16-NK
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Croke Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 72 over Croke Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 614 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 72 over Croke Canal built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 72 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 72 over Croke Canal carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Croke Canal?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 614 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Croke Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.