US Bridges

NB Quebec ST over Cherry Creek

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Quebec at Cherry Creek DR · Structure no. D-01-CC-333

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,471
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Quebec ST over Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Quebec 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 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 21,471 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,833 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB Quebec ST
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationQuebec at Cherry Creek DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.68542, -104.90345
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,471 (2021)
Projected traffic23,833 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB Quebec ST over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Quebec 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 NB Quebec ST over Cherry Creek carry?

About 21,471 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NB Quebec ST over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NB Quebec ST over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.