US Bridges

I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR

Good

Clear Creek County, Colorado · W Inter. of Idaho Springs · Structure no. F-14-AZ

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 70 Frontage RD
CrossesClear Creek SR
LocationW Inter. of Idaho Springs
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.7436, -105.53573
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic650 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$839,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Frontage RD over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.