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CO Road 404 | Palm over West Cherry Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of Highway 83 · Structure no. DOU404-06.80-A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,643
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 404 | Palm over West Cherry Creek is a concrete frame carrying CO Road 404 | Palm over West Cherry Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,643 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Road 404 | Palm
CrossesWest Cherry Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Highway 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.12968, -104.77469
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,643 (2021)
Projected traffic3,542 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 404 | Palm over West Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 404 | Palm over West 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 CO Road 404 | Palm over West Cherry Creek carry?

About 2,643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 404 | Palm over West Cherry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 404 | Palm over West Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.