I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR
PoorClear Creek County, Colorado · 4.7 MI E of JCT SH 103 · Structure no. F-15-D
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 917
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 917 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR carry?
About 917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Frontage RD over Clear Creek SR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.