US Bridges

8th Street over Clear Creek Tributary

Good

Clear Creek County, Colorado · Just W of Griffith ST · Structure no. GTWN-06-0.01-1A

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
408
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Street over Clear Creek Tributary is a wood or timber slab carrying 8th Street over Clear Creek Tributary in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries8th Street
CrossesClear Creek Tributary
LocationJust W of Griffith ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.70694, -105.69472
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2020)
Projected traffic510 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 8th Street over Clear Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Street over Clear Creek Tributary 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 8th Street over Clear Creek Tributary carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 8th Street over Clear Creek Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Street over Clear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.