US Bridges

Stout Street over Cherry Creek

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Stout Street at Speer Blv · Structure no. D-01-CC-110A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,674
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stout Street over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stout Street over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,674 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,518 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStout Street
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationStout Street at Speer Blv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74119, -104.99928
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,674 (2021)
Projected traffic8,518 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Stout Street over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stout 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 Stout Street over Cherry Creek carry?

About 7,674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stout Street over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Stout Street over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.