US Bridges

Hess Road WB over Cherry Creek | Colorado

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of Parker RD · Structure no. PAR HESS-0.25

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,120
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hess Road WB over Cherry Creek | Colorado is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hess Road WB over Cherry Creek | Colorado in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10,120 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2041. The structure is 615 ft (187.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHess Road WB
CrossesCherry Creek | Colorado
Location0.5 MI W of Parker RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.49311, -104.76901
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length615 ft (187.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,120 (2021)
Projected traffic13,560 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hess Road WB over Cherry Creek | Colorado built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hess Road WB over Cherry Creek | Colorado 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 Hess Road WB over Cherry Creek | Colorado carry?

About 10,120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hess Road WB over Cherry Creek | Colorado?

The structure is 615 ft (187.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hess Road WB over Cherry Creek | Colorado?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.