US Bridges

Ramp to SH 121 Ml over Clear Creek R

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · I70 WB to SH121 · Structure no. E-16-KD

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to SH 121 Ml over Clear Creek R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to SH 121 Ml over Clear Creek R in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,320 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to SH 121 Ml
CrossesClear Creek R
LocationI70 WB to SH121
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.78626, -105.0714
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2020)
Projected traffic111,320 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to SH 121 Ml over Clear Creek R built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to SH 121 Ml over Clear Creek R 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to SH 121 Ml over Clear Creek R carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to SH 121 Ml over Clear Creek R?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to SH 121 Ml over Clear Creek R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.