Fall River Road over Clear Creek
GoodClear Creek County, Colorado · 2.3 MI W of Idaho Springs · Structure no. CLR312-1.10
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fall River Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fall River Road over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fall River Road over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fall River Road over Clear Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Fall River Road over Clear Creek carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Fall River Road over Clear Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Fall River Road over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.