Inverness DR East over Cottonwood Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .7 Mile S of Dry Creek RD · Structure no. ARA 41.6-0.6
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,752
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inverness DR East over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Inverness DR East over Cottonwood Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 51 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 9,752 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,897 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Inverness DR East over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Inverness DR East over Cottonwood 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 2024.
How much traffic does Inverness DR East over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 9,752 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Inverness DR East over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Inverness DR East over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.