Broadway over Cherry Creek
FairDenver County, Colorado · Broadway at Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-180A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,573
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway over Cherry Creek is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Broadway over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 30,573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,936 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 123 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadway 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 Broadway over Cherry Creek carry?
About 30,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broadway over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.