Cherry Street over Cherry Creek
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · Just S of Exposition Ave · Structure no. GLE1637-00.50A
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,097
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry Street over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherry Street over Cherry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 16,097 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,638 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry Street over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherry Street over Cherry 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Cherry Street over Cherry Creek carry?
About 16,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cherry Street over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Cherry Street over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.