I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Clear Creek
PoorClear Creek County, Colorado · 8.7 MI W of JCT SH 74 · Structure no. F-15-BL
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 542 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,140 by 2040. The structure is 542 ft (165.3 m) long and 34 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 6 Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Clear Creek carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Clear Creek?
The structure is 542 ft (165.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.