6th Street over Clear Creek
FairClear Creek County, Colorado · W of Argentine ST · Structure no. GTWN-01-0.04-01
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 348
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Street over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 6th Street over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Street 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 6th Street over Clear Creek carry?
About 348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street over Clear Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.