US Bridges

Miner Street over Clear Creek

Good

Clear Creek County, Colorado · Miner ST over Clear Creek · Structure no. IDAHO SPGS. 01

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miner Street over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miner 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 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,189 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiner Street
CrossesClear Creek
LocationMiner ST over Clear Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74212, -105.51364
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2020)
Projected traffic1,189 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miner Street over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miner 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 Miner Street over Clear Creek carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Miner Street over Clear Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Miner Street over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.