15th Street over Clear Creek
FairClear Creek County, Colorado · Just E of Alvarado Road · Structure no. GTWN-03-0.00-01
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 372
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th Street over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 15th Street over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 15th Street over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15th 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 15th Street over Clear Creek carry?
About 372 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 15th Street over Clear Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 15th Street over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.