US Bridges

E Scott Avenue over Cherry Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of SH83 · Structure no. DOU039-00.63A

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,392
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Scott Avenue over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Scott Avenue over Cherry Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,392 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,866 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Scott Avenue
CrossesCherry Creek
Location0.3 MI W of SH83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.44948, -104.76549
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2021)
Projected traffic1,866 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E Scott Avenue over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Scott Avenue over Cherry Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does E Scott Avenue over Cherry Creek carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is E Scott Avenue over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E Scott Avenue over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.