US Bridges

Lakehurst Way over Harriman Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · .1 MI W of Kipling · Structure no. H-18-96

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,162
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakehurst Way over Harriman Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lakehurst Way over Harriman Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 3,162 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakehurst Way
CrossesHarriman Canal
Location.1 MI W of Kipling
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.63342, -105.11138
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,162 (2021)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Lakehurst Way over Harriman Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakehurst Way over Harriman 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 Lakehurst Way over Harriman Canal carry?

About 3,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lakehurst Way over Harriman Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lakehurst Way over Harriman Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.