US Bridges

92nd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Pierce ST · Structure no. WST02-11-M

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,995
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

92nd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 92nd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 10,995 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,644 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries92nd Avenue
CrossesFarmers Highline Canal
Location0.2 MI W of Pierce ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.86361, -105.07392
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,995 (2021)
Projected traffic12,644 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 92nd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 92nd Avenue 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 92nd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal carry?

About 10,995 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 92nd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns 92nd Avenue over Farmers Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.