US Bridges

Service Road over Clear Creek SR

Fair

Clear Creek County, Colorado · 3.2 MI E of JCT US 40 · Structure no. E-14-AW

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Road over Clear Creek SR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Service Road over Clear Creek SR 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 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesService Road
CrossesClear Creek SR
Location3.2 MI E of JCT US 40
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyClear Creek County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.76331, -105.59923
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2023)
Projected traffic822 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Service Road over Clear Creek SR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Road over Clear Creek SR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Service Road over Clear Creek SR carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Service Road over Clear Creek SR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Service Road over Clear Creek SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.