US Bridges

Lowell Blvd over Clear Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Between 55th Pl and I76 · Structure no. ADA01N-055.5042

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,731
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell Blvd over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowell Blvd over Clear Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,731 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLowell Blvd
CrossesClear Creek
LocationBetween 55th Pl and I76
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.79752, -105.0346
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,731 (2021)
Projected traffic4,850 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lowell Blvd over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowell Blvd over Clear 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lowell Blvd over Clear Creek carry?

About 3,731 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lowell Blvd over Clear Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lowell Blvd over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.