US Bridges

Indiana Street over Croke Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of 52nd Avenue · Structure no. F-23-80A

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,405
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Street over Croke Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Indiana Street over Croke Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,405 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,915 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIndiana Street
CrossesCroke Canal
Location0.4 MI N of 52nd Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.79582, -105.16532
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,405 (2021)
Projected traffic3,915 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indiana Street 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Indiana Street over Croke Canal carry?

About 3,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Indiana Street over Croke Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Street over Croke Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.