Tennyson Street over Clear Creek
PoorAdams County, Colorado · .1 MI N of 54th Ave · Structure no. ADA0.5N-55.2043
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tennyson Street over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tennyson Street over Clear Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tennyson Street over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tennyson Street over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Tennyson Street over Clear Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Tennyson Street over Clear Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Tennyson Street over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.