US Bridges

Richman Street over North Clear Creek

Fair

Gilpin County, Colorado · Just S of SH 119 · Structure no. BLKHWK-RICHST

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,291
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richman Street over North Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Richman Street over North Clear Creek in Gilpin County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 2,291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,749 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRichman Street
CrossesNorth Clear Creek
LocationJust S of SH 119
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.79927, -105.48896
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,291 (2020)
Projected traffic2,749 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Richman Street over North Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richman Street over North 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 Richman Street over North Clear Creek carry?

About 2,291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Richman Street over North Clear Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Richman Street over North Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.