US Bridges

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · Arvada · Structure no. E-16-PM

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,660 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Ml Wbnd
CrossesClear Creek
LocationArvada
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.78648, -105.07311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2020)
Projected traffic55,660 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Ml Wbnd over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.