SH 83 Ml over Cherry Crk Dam Spillway
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · In Aurora · Structure no. F-17-GY
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 189 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 83 Ml over Cherry Crk Dam Spillway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 83 Ml over Cherry Crk Dam Spillway in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 49 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,960 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 SH 83 Ml over Cherry Crk Dam Spillway built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is SH 83 Ml over Cherry Crk Dam Spillway 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 83 Ml over Cherry Crk Dam Spillway carry?
About 76,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 83 Ml over Cherry Crk Dam Spillway?
The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.
Who owns SH 83 Ml over Cherry Crk Dam Spillway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.