Champa Street over Cherry Creek
FairDenver County, Colorado · Champa at Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-100
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,406
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Champa Street over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Champa Street over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,406 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,781 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 66 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Champa Street over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Champa 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 Champa Street over Cherry Creek carry?
About 3,406 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Champa Street over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Champa Street over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.