US Bridges

WB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.5 M West of Parker RD · Structure no. PAR CTNWD-0.5

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
625 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,733
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 12,733 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,062 by 2041. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWB Cottonwood Driv
CrossesCherry Creek | Cherry CR
Location0.5 M West of Parker RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.55639, -104.78612
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,733 (2021)
Projected traffic17,062 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 WB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR 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 WB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR carry?

About 12,733 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is WB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR?

The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns WB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.