York Street over Clear Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 72nd and York · Structure no. ADA05N-072.4035
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,608
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
York Street over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying York 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,608 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,690 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 74 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was York Street over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is York Street over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does York Street over Clear Creek carry?
About 13,608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is York Street over Clear Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns York Street over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.