Alkire Street over Farmers Highline Canal
FairJefferson County, Colorado · .9 MI N of 72nd Ave · Structure no. G-25-55
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,326
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alkire Street over Farmers Highline Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alkire Street over Farmers Highline Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,326 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,975 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alkire Street over Farmers Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alkire Street over Farmers Highline 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Alkire Street over Farmers Highline Canal carry?
About 4,326 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Alkire Street over Farmers Highline Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Alkire Street over Farmers Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.