US Bridges

Russellville Road over East Cherry Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 1.6 MI NE of Highway 83 · Structure no. DOU069-01.61A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,291
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russellville Road over East Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Russellville Road over East Cherry Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRussellville Road
CrossesEast Cherry Creek
Location1.6 MI NE of Highway 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.28134, -104.68899
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,291 (2021)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russellville Road over East Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russellville Road over East 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Russellville Road over East Cherry Creek carry?

About 1,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Russellville Road over East Cherry Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Russellville Road over East Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.