I 70 Ml over Clear Creek
FairClear Creek County, Colorado · In Idaho Springs · Structure no. F-14-N
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 70 Ml over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,970 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I 70 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 I 70 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 39,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.