Lincoln Avenue EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR
FairDouglas County, Colorado · 1.0 MI W of Highway 83 · Structure no. PAR LCLN-0.8EB
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 498 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,840
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Avenue EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Avenue EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 14,840 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,885 by 2041. The structure is 498 ft (151.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Avenue EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Avenue EB 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 Lincoln Avenue EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR carry?
About 14,840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Avenue EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR?
The structure is 498 ft (151.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Avenue EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.