US Bridges

Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Clear Creek R

Good

Adams County, Colorado · .2 MI N I76; .1 MI W I25 · Structure no. E-17-NY

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Clear Creek R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Clear Creek R in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 121,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,570 by 2040. The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I 25 Sbnd
CrossesClear Creek R
Location.2 MI N I76; .1 MI W I25
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.82037, -104.98412
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,000 (2020)
Projected traffic141,570 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Clear Creek R built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Clear Creek R 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Clear Creek R carry?

About 121,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Clear Creek R?

The structure is 316 ft (96.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Clear Creek R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.