I 270 Ebnd over I76 Ramp SH224 Clear Crk
FairAdams County, Colorado · 1 Mile East of I-25 · Structure no. E-17-QI
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 819 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 270 Ebnd over I76 Ramp SH224 Clear Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 270 Ebnd over I76 Ramp SH224 Clear Crk in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,250 by 2040. The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long and 71 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 270 Ebnd over I76 Ramp SH224 Clear Crk built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 270 Ebnd over I76 Ramp SH224 Clear Crk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I 270 Ebnd over I76 Ramp SH224 Clear Crk carry?
About 37,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 270 Ebnd over I76 Ramp SH224 Clear Crk?
The structure is 819 ft (249.6 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I 270 Ebnd over I76 Ramp SH224 Clear Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.