US Bridges

Blake ST over Cherry Creek

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Btwn 14 ST and Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-030A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,492
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blake ST over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Blake ST over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 12,492 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,866 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlake ST
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationBtwn 14 ST and Speer Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74861, -105.00185
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,492 (2021)
Projected traffic13,866 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Blake ST over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blake ST 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 Blake ST over Cherry Creek carry?

About 12,492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blake ST over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Blake ST over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.