Why was the bridge always tired? Too many crossings.
Why was the bridge always tired? Too many crossings.
If I had a dime for every bridge I've crossed, I'd have about ten bucks by now.
over BIG COTTONWOOD CREEK
14 KM NE OF CHERRY CREEK
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 5 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 217 vehicles per day and is 57 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 61.1 places it below the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 94 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A standard bridge design.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
Only about 217 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 32 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1969
57 years old
Structure Type
Concrete Channel Beam
Total Length
94 ft
28.7 m
Deck Width
32 ft
9.7 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
31 ft
longest unsupported section (9.4 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
Two-way traffic
Daily Traffic
217vehicles/day
44.67436°N, 101.40477°W
Concrete Channel Beam
A concrete stringer bridge uses reinforced concrete beams running parallel to traffic. It combines the durability of concrete with efficient beam-based load distribution.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
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