US Bridges

Pecos Street over Clear Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of 64th Ave · Structure no. ADA2.5-064.8041

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,032
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecos Street over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pecos Street over Clear Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,032 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,142 by 2041. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPecos Street
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.1 MI S of 64th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.81327, -105.00616
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,032 (2021)
Projected traffic9,142 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Pecos Street over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecos 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 Pecos Street over Clear Creek carry?

About 7,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pecos Street over Clear Creek?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Pecos Street over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.