County Road 74 over Upper Bear Creek
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · .5MI W of Evrgrn Lake · Structure no. B-18-20A
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,624
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 74 over Upper Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 74 over Upper 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 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,868 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 74 over Upper Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 74 over Upper 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 74 over Upper Bear Creek carry?
About 1,624 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 74 over Upper Bear Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 74 over Upper Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.