US Bridges

Holly ST over Cherry Creek

Good

Denver County, Colorado · S Holly at Cherry Ck DR · Structure no. D-01-CC-310A

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,122
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly ST over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Holly ST over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,122 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,226 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHolly ST
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationS Holly at Cherry Ck DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.69629, -104.92204
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,122 (2021)
Projected traffic21,226 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Holly ST over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly 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 Holly ST over Cherry Creek carry?

About 19,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Holly ST over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Holly ST over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.