US Bridges

J Morgan Boulevard over Branch of Cherry Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · .5 M West of Parker RD · Structure no. PAR JMORGAN-0.5

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Morgan Boulevard over Branch of Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying J Morgan Boulevard over Branch of Cherry Creek 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,148 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJ Morgan Boulevard
CrossesBranch of Cherry Creek
Location.5 M West of Parker RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.48466, -104.76588
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2021)
Projected traffic1,148 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 J Morgan Boulevard over Branch of Cherry Creek built?

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

What condition is J Morgan Boulevard over Branch of 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does J Morgan Boulevard over Branch of Cherry Creek carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is J Morgan Boulevard over Branch of Cherry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns J Morgan Boulevard over Branch of Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.