US Bridges

Stroh Road over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.3 MI West of HWY 83 · Structure no. PAR STROH-0.3A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,189
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stroh Road over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stroh Road over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,189 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,954 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStroh Road
CrossesCherry Creek | Cherry CR
Location0.3 MI West of HWY 83
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.47855, -104.76897
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,189 (2021)
Projected traffic6,954 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Stroh Road over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stroh Road 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 Stroh Road over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR carry?

About 5,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stroh Road over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stroh Road over Cherry Creek | Cherry CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.