US Bridges

Corona ST over Cherry Creek

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Corona ST at Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-250

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,594
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corona ST over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Corona ST over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6,594 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,319 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCorona ST
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationCorona ST at Speer Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.71862, -104.97389
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,594 (2021)
Projected traffic7,319 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corona ST over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corona 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 Corona ST over Cherry Creek carry?

About 6,594 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corona ST over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Corona ST over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.