Cherrywood Cir. over Big Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · Just South of Orchard RD · Structure no. CENT 17.6-2.9
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherrywood Cir. over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cherrywood Cir. over Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherrywood Cir. over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherrywood Cir. over Big Dry 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Cherrywood Cir. over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cherrywood Cir. over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Cherrywood Cir. over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.