I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · Wheatridge · Structure no. E-16-JM
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,560 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 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 I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek carry?
About 52,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.