US Bridges

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek

Good

Clear Creek County, Colorado · 2.7 MI E of JCT SH 103 · Structure no. F-15-BR

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,375 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Ebnd
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.7 MI E of JCT SH 103
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.74593, -105.46591
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length305 ft (93.1 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2020)
Projected traffic29,375 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Ebnd over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.