US Bridges

Indiana Street over Croke Canal | W 52nd Ave

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 52nd Avenue | Indiana Str · Structure no. F-23-40

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Street over Croke Canal | W 52nd Ave is a concrete culvert carrying Indiana Street over Croke Canal | W 52nd Ave in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,014 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndiana Street
CrossesCroke Canal | W 52nd Ave
Location52nd Avenue | Indiana Str
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.79068, -105.16534
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.6 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2021)
Projected traffic4,014 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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 Indiana Street over Croke Canal | W 52nd Ave built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indiana Street over Croke Canal | W 52nd Ave 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Indiana Street over Croke Canal | W 52nd Ave carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Indiana Street over Croke Canal | W 52nd Ave?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Street over Croke Canal | W 52nd Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.