US Bridges

CO Road 82 | Lorra over West Cherry Creek

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of Highway 83 · Structure no. DOU082-04.90A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 82 | Lorra over West Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CO Road 82 | Lorra over West Cherry Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO Road 82 | Lorra
CrossesWest Cherry Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Highway 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.15151, -104.7634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2021)
Projected traffic138 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 CO Road 82 | Lorra over West Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 82 | Lorra over West 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 CO Road 82 | Lorra over West Cherry Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CO Road 82 | Lorra over West Cherry Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 82 | Lorra over West Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.