US 40 Ml over Clear Creek
FairClear Creek County, Colorado · W. Base of Floyd Hill · Structure no. F-15-CN
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,583 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.