Washington Avenue over Clear Creek
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · Just S of 10th Street · Structure no. GLDN-01-0.60-1A
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,904
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Avenue over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Avenue over Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,904 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,940 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Avenue over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Avenue 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Avenue over Clear Creek carry?
About 6,904 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Washington Avenue over Clear Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Avenue over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.