Gilson Street over Clear Creek
FairClear Creek County, Colorado · Just N of Colorado Blvd · Structure no. IDAHO SPGS. 03
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 502
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilson Street over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gilson Street over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilson Street over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gilson 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 Gilson Street over Clear Creek carry?
About 502 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Gilson Street over Clear Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Gilson Street over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.