US Bridges

EB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of Parker RD · Structure no. PAR CTNWD-0.5EB

Built
2021
4 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
625 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,005
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2021 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 4 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 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 16,005 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,446 by 2042. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEB Cottonwood Driv
CrossesCherry Creek | Cherry CR
Location0.5 MI E of Parker RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.55594, -104.78697
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,005 (2022)
Projected traffic21,446 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Cottonwood Driv over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

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

About 16,005 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is EB 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 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.