Lawrence Street over Cherry Creek
FairDenver County, Colorado · Lawrence at Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-070
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,312
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawrence Street over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lawrence Street over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lawrence Street over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lawrence Street 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 Lawrence Street over Cherry Creek carry?
About 1,312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lawrence Street over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Lawrence Street over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.