US Bridges

14th Ave over Cherry Creek

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 14th Ave at Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-140A

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,923
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Ave over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 14th Ave over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7,923 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,795 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries14th Ave
CrossesCherry Creek
Location14th Ave at Speer Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.73861, -104.99759
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,923 (2021)
Projected traffic8,795 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 14th Ave over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Ave 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 14th Ave over Cherry Creek carry?

About 7,923 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 14th Ave over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Ave over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.