US Bridges

11th Street over Clear Creek

Fair

Clear Creek County, Colorado · Just W of Rose ST · Structure no. GTWN-02-0.01-01

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 11th Street over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 5 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries11th Street
CrossesClear Creek
LocationJust W of Rose ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.71103, -105.69593
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2020)
Projected traffic453 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 11th Street over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is 11th 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 11th Street over Clear Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 11th Street over Clear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Street over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.