I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek
FairClear Creek County, Colorado · 2.7 MI E of JCT SH 103 · Structure no. F-15-BH
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 64 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,375 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 44 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 | 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 I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.