US Bridges

Cherokee Street over Clear Creek

Fair

Clear Creek County, Colorado · NE of WB I70 Exit · Structure no. SLVR PLM-1A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
493
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee Street over Clear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cherokee Street over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 493 vehicles a day, projected to reach 616 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee Street
CrossesClear Creek
LocationNE of WB I70 Exit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClear Creek County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.69573, -105.72536
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2020)
Projected traffic616 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Cherokee Street over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee 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 Cherokee Street over Clear Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cherokee Street over Clear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee Street over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.