Inverness DR E. over Cottonwood Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Inverness Dri · Structure no. ARA 46-10.2
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,611
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inverness DR E. over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Inverness DR E. over Cottonwood Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 47 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 10,611 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,945 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Inverness DR E. over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Inverness DR E. 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Inverness DR E. over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 10,611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Inverness DR E. over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Inverness DR E. over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.