I 70 Ml over Clear Creek
PoorClear Creek County, Colorado · 0.4 MI NE of JCT US 40 · Structure no. E-14-AV
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,510 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.