US Bridges

Surrey Drive over Harriman Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · .1 MI W of Kipling · Structure no. H-18-97

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
447
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Surrey Drive over Harriman Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Surrey Drive over Harriman Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSurrey Drive
CrossesHarriman Canal
Location.1 MI W of Kipling
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.63432, -105.11219
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2021)
Projected traffic514 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 Surrey Drive over Harriman Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Surrey Drive over Harriman 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 Surrey Drive over Harriman Canal carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Surrey Drive over Harriman Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Surrey Drive over Harriman Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.