SH 86 Ml over Cherry Creek
FairDouglas County, Colorado · West Edge of Franktown · Structure no. G-17-AO
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 296 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Ml over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 86 Ml over Cherry Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 86 Ml over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 Ml 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 86 Ml over Cherry Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Ml over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Ml over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.