US Bridges

6th Ave over Cherry Creek

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 6th Ave at Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-200

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,356
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 6th Ave over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 19,356 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,485 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries6th Ave
CrossesCherry Creek
Location6th Ave at Speer Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.72556, -104.98571
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,356 (2021)
Projected traffic21,485 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$902,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Ave over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th 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 6th Ave over Cherry Creek carry?

About 19,356 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6th Ave over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.