Lincoln ST over Cherry Creek
FairDenver County, Colorado · Lincoln at Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-190
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,360
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln ST over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lincoln ST over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 24,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,040 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 74 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln ST over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln ST 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 Lincoln ST over Cherry Creek carry?
About 24,360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln ST over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln ST over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.