I 70 Ml over Clear Creek
FairClear Creek County, Colorado · 3.4 MI E of JCT SH 103 · Structure no. F-15-BX
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 301 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 prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,280 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 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 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 47,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.