US Bridges

Monaco Pkwy over Cherry Creek

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Monaco at Cherry Creek DR · Structure no. D-01-CC-320

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,282
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monaco Pkwy over Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monaco Pkwy over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 25,282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,063 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonaco Pkwy
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationMonaco at Cherry Creek DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.69093, -104.9129
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,282 (2021)
Projected traffic28,063 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monaco Pkwy over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monaco Pkwy 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 Monaco Pkwy over Cherry Creek carry?

About 25,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monaco Pkwy over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Monaco Pkwy over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.