11th Ave over Cherry Creek
FairDenver County, Colorado · W 11th Ave at Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-160
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,301
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
11th Ave over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 11th Ave over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 100 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 6,301 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,994 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 63 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was 11th Ave over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is 11th 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 11th Ave over Cherry Creek carry?
About 6,301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 11th Ave over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns 11th Ave over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.