US Bridges

Pine Lane over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W of Parker RD · Structure no. PAR PINELN-0.15

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
17,155
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Lane over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Pine Lane over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR 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 17,155 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,987 by 2041. The structure is 615 ft (187.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Lane
CrossesCherry Creek | Cherry CR
Location0.4 MI W of Parker RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.54411, -104.77958
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,155 (2021)
Projected traffic22,987 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Pine Lane over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR built?

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

What condition is Pine Lane 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 Pine Lane over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR carry?

About 17,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pine Lane over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR?

The structure is 615 ft (187.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Lane over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.