US Bridges

W 58th Drive over Boulder Diversion Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 1.1 MI E of HWY 93 · Structure no. E-24-93

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,380
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 58th Drive over Boulder Diversion Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 58th Drive over Boulder Diversion Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,187 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 58th Drive
CrossesBoulder Diversion Canal
Location1.1 MI E of HWY 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.80467, -105.2044
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2021)
Projected traffic6,187 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W 58th Drive over Boulder Diversion Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 58th Drive over Boulder Diversion 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 2025.

How much traffic does W 58th Drive over Boulder Diversion Canal carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is W 58th Drive over Boulder Diversion Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns W 58th Drive over Boulder Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.