Downing ST over Cherry Creek
FairDenver County, Colorado · Downing ST at Speer Blvd · Structure no. D-01-CC-260A
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,726
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downing ST over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Downing ST over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,726 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,796 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 69 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Downing ST over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Downing 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 Downing ST over Cherry Creek carry?
About 9,726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Downing ST over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Downing ST over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.