US Bridges

County Road 323 over I 70 Ml

Fair

Clear Creek County, Colorado · 10 MI E of Eisenhower Tun · Structure no. F-13-U

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 323 over I 70 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 323 over I 70 Ml in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 323
CrossesI 70 Ml
Location10 MI E of Eisenhower Tun
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.69603, -105.76538
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2024)
Projected traffic3 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road 323 over I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 323 over I 70 Ml 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 County Road 323 over I 70 Ml carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 323 over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 323 over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.