SH 391 Ml over Clear Creek
PoorJefferson County, Colorado · Kipling 0.65 MI S of I70 · Structure no. E-16-DP
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 391 Ml over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 391 Ml 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,960 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SH 391 Ml over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 391 Ml over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 391 Ml over Clear Creek carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 391 Ml over Clear Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns SH 391 Ml over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.