Black Forest Road over West Fork Cherry Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · .9 MI N of Hodgen Road · Structure no. EPC0079-00.95A
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,248
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Forest Road over West Fork Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Forest Road over West Fork Cherry Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Forest Road over West Fork Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Forest Road over West Fork Cherry Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Black Forest Road over West Fork Cherry Creek carry?
About 1,248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Black Forest Road over West Fork Cherry Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Black Forest Road over West Fork Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.