SH 53 Ml over Clear Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 6700 N. Broadway · Structure no. E-17-IR
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 178 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 53 Ml over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 53 Ml over Clear Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,330 by 2038. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SH 53 Ml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 53 Ml 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 53 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 53 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SH 53 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.