US Bridges

SH 119_MAIN St. S. over North Clear Creek

Good

Gilpin County, Colorado · 1.0 MI E of Black Hawk · Structure no. E-15-AM

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
447 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119_MAIN St. S. over North Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 119_MAIN St. S. over North Clear Creek in Gilpin County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,019 by 2038. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 119_MAIN St. S.
CrossesNorth Clear Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Black Hawk
RouteState Highway 119A
Coordinates39.79503, -105.47464
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck35 ft (10.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic20,019 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 119_MAIN St. S. over North Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 119_MAIN St. S. over North 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 119_MAIN St. S. over North Clear Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 119_MAIN St. S. over North Clear Creek?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119_MAIN St. S. over North Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.