US Bridges

Larimer Street over Cherry Creek

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Just East of Speer Blvd. · Structure no. D-01-CC-050A

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larimer Street over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Larimer Street over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesLarimer Street
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationJust East of Speer Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74683, -105.00074
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Larimer Street over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larimer 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 Larimer Street over Cherry Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Larimer Street over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Larimer Street over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.