SH 83 Ml over Cherry Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 4.5 MI S of Franktwn SH86 · Structure no. G-18-BL
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 405 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 83 Ml over Cherry Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SH 83 Ml over Cherry Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 77 years old, older 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,324 by 2040. The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SH 83 Ml over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is SH 83 Ml over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 83 Ml over Cherry Creek carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 83 Ml over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 83 Ml over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.