US Bridges

7th Street over Clear Creek

Good

Clear Creek County, Colorado · W. of Argentine Street · Structure no. GTWN-05-0.03-01

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Street over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 7th Street over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries7th Street
CrossesClear Creek
LocationW. of Argentine Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.7071, -105.69767
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic437 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 7th Street over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Street over Clear Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 7th Street over Clear Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th Street over Clear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.