Steele Avenue over East Cherry Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E. of Cherry Ck RD · Structure no. DOU078-02.35A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 471
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steele Avenue over East Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Steele Avenue over East Cherry Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 471 vehicles a day, projected to reach 631 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 Steele Avenue over East Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steele Avenue over East 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Steele Avenue over East Cherry Creek carry?
About 471 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Steele Avenue over East Cherry Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Steele Avenue over East Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.