US Bridges

Golden Willow Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Clear Creek County, Colorado · 5 MI W of Evergreen Lake · Structure no. CLR487-0.04A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Willow Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Golden Willow Road over Bear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Willow Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location5 MI W of Evergreen Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClear Creek County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.6341, -105.40247
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2020)
Projected traffic298 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Golden Willow Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Willow Road over Bear 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Golden Willow Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Golden Willow Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Willow Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.