Ford Street over Clear Creek
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · 0.58 MI NW of 19th Street · Structure no. GLDN-02-0.58-1A
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,647
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ford Street over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ford Street over Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,647 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,944 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ford Street over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ford Street 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 Ford Street over Clear Creek carry?
About 8,647 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ford Street over Clear Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Ford Street over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.