Bayou Gulch Road over Cherry Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · .65 MI W of Parker RD · Structure no. DOU028-00.65
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,817
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bayou Gulch Road over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayou Gulch Road over Cherry Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,817 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,455 by 2041. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bayou Gulch Road over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bayou Gulch Road 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Bayou Gulch Road over Cherry Creek carry?
About 4,817 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bayou Gulch Road over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bayou Gulch Road over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.