Canon Street over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Colorado · At Inter With SH 8 · Structure no. MORR-CANON ST
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canon Street over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Canon Street over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canon Street over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canon Street over Bear Creek 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 Canon Street over Bear Creek carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Canon Street over Bear Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Canon Street over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.