US Bridges

Speer Blvd NB over Cherry Creek

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Speer Blvd at Lawrence ST · Structure no. D-01-CC-060

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,845
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speer Blvd NB over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Speer Blvd NB over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 24,845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,578 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpeer Blvd NB
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationSpeer Blvd at Lawrence ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.74621, -105.00033
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,845 (2021)
Projected traffic27,578 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Speer Blvd NB over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Speer Blvd NB 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 Speer Blvd NB over Cherry Creek carry?

About 24,845 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Speer Blvd NB over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Speer Blvd NB over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.