US Bridges

Wazee ST over Cherry Creek

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Wazee ST at 14th Street · Structure no. D-01-CC-020A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,217
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wazee ST over Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wazee ST over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,217 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,121 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWazee ST
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationWazee ST at 14th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.74905, -105.00239
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,217 (2021)
Projected traffic9,121 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 Wazee ST over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wazee ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wazee ST over Cherry Creek carry?

About 8,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wazee ST over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Wazee ST over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.