US Bridges

13th Ave over Cherry Creek

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · W 13th Ave at Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-150

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,892
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Ave over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 13th Ave over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 97 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 7,892 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries13th Ave
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationW 13th Ave at Speer Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.73679, -104.99627
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,892 (2021)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$578,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Ave over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is 13th Ave 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 13th Ave over Cherry Creek carry?

About 7,892 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 13th Ave over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Ave over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.