US Bridges

Castle Oaks Drive over Cherry Creek | CO Front

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W of Highway 83 · Structure no. CAS CASOAK-5.6A

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,995
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle Oaks Drive over Cherry Creek | CO Front is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Castle Oaks Drive over Cherry Creek | CO Front in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,995 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,353 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCastle Oaks Drive
CrossesCherry Creek | CO Front
Location0.4 MI W of Highway 83
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.41691, -104.76911
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,995 (2021)
Projected traffic5,353 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Castle Oaks Drive over Cherry Creek | CO Front built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castle Oaks Drive over Cherry Creek | CO Front 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Castle Oaks Drive over Cherry Creek | CO Front carry?

About 3,995 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Castle Oaks Drive over Cherry Creek | CO Front?

The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Castle Oaks Drive over Cherry Creek | CO Front?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.