Washington ST over Clear Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · Just S of 70th Avenue · Structure no. ADA4.0-069.2036
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,956
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington ST over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Washington ST over Clear Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 17,956 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,343 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Washington ST over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington ST 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 Washington ST over Clear Creek carry?
About 17,956 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington ST over Clear Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Washington ST over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.