W 52nd Avenue over Clear Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 0.35 MI West of Sheridan · Structure no. D-09-CLC-010
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,099
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 52nd Avenue over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 52nd Avenue over Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 8,099 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,990 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 52nd Avenue over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 52nd Avenue over 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does W 52nd Avenue over Clear Creek carry?
About 8,099 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is W 52nd Avenue over Clear Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns W 52nd Avenue over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.