County Road 73 over Bear Creek
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · At JCT W/ HWY 74 · Structure no. B-18-16A
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,760
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 73 over Bear Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 73 over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,124 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 73 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 73 over Bear 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 73 over Bear Creek carry?
About 15,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 73 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 73 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.