US Bridges

Grant ST over Cherry Creek

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Grant ST at Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-210A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,732
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant ST over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Grant ST over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,732 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,583 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrant ST
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationGrant ST at Speer Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72357, -104.98368
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,732 (2021)
Projected traffic8,583 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant ST over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant ST over Cherry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Grant ST over Cherry Creek carry?

About 7,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Grant ST over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Grant ST over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.