SH 103 Ml over Clear Creek
FairClear Creek County, Colorado · In Idaho Springs · Structure no. F-14-G
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 103 Ml over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 103 Ml over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,013 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 103 Ml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 103 Ml over Clear Creek 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 SH 103 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 103 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SH 103 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.