US Bridges

W 44th Avenue over Croke Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · .1 Mile W of Mcintyre · Structure no. F-23-111A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,243
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 44th Avenue over Croke Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying W 44th Avenue over Croke Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,243 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,029 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 44th Avenue
CrossesCroke Canal
Location.1 Mile W of Mcintyre
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.77552, -105.17734
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,243 (2021)
Projected traffic6,029 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 44th Avenue over Croke Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 44th Avenue over Croke Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does W 44th Avenue over Croke Canal carry?

About 5,243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W 44th Avenue over Croke Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns W 44th Avenue over Croke Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.