US Bridges

Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Clear Creek R

Good

Clear Creek County, Colorado · 3.4 MI E of JCT SH 103 · Structure no. F-15-CQ

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Clear Creek R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Clear Creek R in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,140 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I 70 Wbnd
CrossesClear Creek R
Location3.4 MI E of JCT SH 103
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.74658, -105.46044
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2020)
Projected traffic29,140 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Clear Creek R built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Clear Creek R 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 Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Clear Creek R carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Clear Creek R?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 70 Wbnd over Clear Creek R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.