US Bridges

WB Broncos Parkway over Cherry Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .6 MI East of Jordan Road · Structure no. CENT 46-13.6W

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
678 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,923
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Broncos Parkway over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Broncos Parkway over Cherry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 7,923 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,666 by 2041. The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Broncos Parkway
CrossesCherry Creek
Location.6 MI East of Jordan Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.57881, -104.80178
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length678 ft (206.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,923 (2021)
Projected traffic9,666 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB Broncos Parkway over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Broncos Parkway over Cherry 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 WB Broncos Parkway over Cherry Creek carry?

About 7,923 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is WB Broncos Parkway over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns WB Broncos Parkway over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.