US 40 Ml over Cherry Creek
GoodDenver County, Colorado · Colfax / Downtown Denver · Structure no. F-16-TR
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 40 Ml over Cherry Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,200 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Cherry Creek carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.