US Bridges

Harlan Street over Sloans Lake Drainage

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · .1 MI S of 20th Ave · Structure no. LKWD-06-0.00-01

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,949
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harlan Street over Sloans Lake Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Harlan Street over Sloans Lake Drainage in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,949 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,391 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarlan Street
CrossesSloans Lake Drainage
Location.1 MI S of 20th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74651, -105.06263
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,949 (2021)
Projected traffic3,391 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Harlan Street over Sloans Lake Drainage built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harlan Street over Sloans Lake Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Harlan Street over Sloans Lake Drainage carry?

About 2,949 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harlan Street over Sloans Lake Drainage?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Harlan Street over Sloans Lake Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.