US Bridges

Central City Parkw over Clear Creek

Fair

Clear Creek County, Colorado · 0.5 Mi. W of I-70 · Structure no. CC-PRKWAY-MM0.5

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
372 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,621
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central City Parkw over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central City Parkw over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 2,621 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,145 by 2041. The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral City Parkw
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W of I-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClear Creek County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.74732, -105.46552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length372 ft (113.5 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,621 (2021)
Projected traffic3,145 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Central City Parkw over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central City Parkw 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Central City Parkw over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,621 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Central City Parkw over Clear Creek?

The structure is 372 ft (113.5 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Central City Parkw over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.