Silver Lake Drive over Clear Creek
FairPosted for loadClear Creek County, Colorado · At Frontage Road · Structure no. CLRSLR-0.02
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silver Lake Drive over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Lake Drive over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silver Lake Drive over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silver Lake Drive 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 Silver Lake Drive over Clear Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Silver Lake Drive over Clear Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Lake Drive over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.