SH 2 Ml over Cherry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. F-17-Z
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 2 Ml over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 2 Ml over Cherry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,940 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 2 Ml over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is SH 2 Ml 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 SH 2 Ml over Cherry Creek carry?
About 47,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 2 Ml over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns SH 2 Ml over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.