US Bridges

I 70 Frontage over W Fork Clear Creek SR

Good

Clear Creek County, Colorado · 3.5 MI NE of Georgetown · Structure no. E-14-BH

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Frontage over W Fork Clear Creek SR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 70 Frontage over W Fork Clear Creek SR in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 70 Frontage
CrossesW Fork Clear Creek SR
Location3.5 MI NE of Georgetown
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.75879, -105.66045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2024)
Projected traffic835 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 I 70 Frontage over W Fork Clear Creek SR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Frontage over W Fork Clear Creek SR 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 I 70 Frontage over W Fork Clear Creek SR carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Frontage over W Fork Clear Creek SR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Frontage over W Fork Clear Creek SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.