US Bridges

SB University Blvd over Cherry Creek

Good

Denver County, Colorado · S of Cherry Creek DR · Structure no. D-01-CC-282A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,904
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB University Blvd over Cherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB University Blvd over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 22,904 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,423 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB University Blvd
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationS of Cherry Creek DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.71557, -104.95899
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,904 (2021)
Projected traffic25,423 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 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 SB University Blvd over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB University Blvd 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 SB University Blvd over Cherry Creek carry?

About 22,904 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SB University Blvd over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SB University Blvd over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.