Iliff Avenue over Cherry Creek
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · Just E of Cherry Creek DR · Structure no. ARA 20-8.5A
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,577
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iliff Avenue over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Iliff Avenue over Cherry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 44 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 12,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,344 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Iliff Avenue over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Iliff Avenue over Cherry Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Iliff Avenue over Cherry Creek carry?
About 12,577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Iliff Avenue over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Iliff Avenue over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.