Upper Bear Creek R over Bear Creek
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · Inlet to Evergreen Lake · Structure no. D-27-MP-070A
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 789
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Bear Creek R over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper Bear Creek R over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 789 vehicles a day, projected to reach 876 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | 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 Upper Bear Creek R over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Bear Creek R 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Bear Creek R over Bear Creek carry?
About 789 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Upper Bear Creek R over Bear Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Bear Creek R over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.