US Bridges

Mainstreet EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 1.0 MI West of HWY 83 · Structure no. PAR PARKER-6.1B

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,212
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mainstreet EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mainstreet EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,212 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,704 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMainstreet EB
CrossesCherry Creek | Cherry CR
Location1.0 MI West of HWY 83
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.51959, -104.77995
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
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 rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,212 (2021)
Projected traffic17,704 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$827,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mainstreet EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mainstreet 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 Mainstreet EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR carry?

About 13,212 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mainstreet EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mainstreet EB over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.