US Bridges

S Cherry Creek DR over Goldsmith Gulch

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · E of Monaco Pkwy · Structure no. D-11-GG-010A

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,921
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Cherry Creek DR over Goldsmith Gulch is a steel culvert carrying S Cherry Creek DR over Goldsmith Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 7,921 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,792 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Cherry Creek DR
CrossesGoldsmith Gulch
LocationE of Monaco Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.68973, -104.91146
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,921 (2021)
Projected traffic8,792 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Cherry Creek DR over Goldsmith Gulch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is S Cherry Creek DR over Goldsmith Gulch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S Cherry Creek DR over Goldsmith Gulch carry?

About 7,921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S Cherry Creek DR over Goldsmith Gulch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns S Cherry Creek DR over Goldsmith Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.