Inverness Way E. over Cottonwood Creek
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · In Inverness Business Par · Structure no. ARA 50-10.4
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,110
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inverness Way E. over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Inverness Way E. over Cottonwood Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 50 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 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,794 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Inverness Way E. over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Inverness Way E. over Cottonwood 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 Inverness Way E. over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 3,110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Inverness Way E. over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Inverness Way E. over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.