US Bridges

Woodward Street over Clear Creek

Good

Clear Creek County, Colorado · Just S of Main Street · Structure no. SLVR PLM-2A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
547
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Street over Clear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Woodward Street over Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 684 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodward Street
CrossesClear Creek
LocationJust S of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.69619, -105.72627
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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2020)
Projected traffic684 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 Woodward Street over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodward 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 Woodward Street over Clear Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Woodward Street over Clear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Street over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.