WB Wewatta Street over Cherry Creek
GoodDenver County, Colorado · Just East of Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-017
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,938
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB Wewatta Street over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying WB Wewatta Street over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,938 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,591 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 51 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 | 8 Very Good | 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 WB Wewatta Street over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB Wewatta 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 2024.
How much traffic does WB Wewatta Street over Cherry Creek carry?
About 5,938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is WB Wewatta Street over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns WB Wewatta Street over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.