I 70 Ml over Clear Creek
GoodClear Creek County, Colorado · 2.0 MI E of JCT SH 130 · Structure no. F-15-BV
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,750 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Ml 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 47,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.