44th Avenue over Clear Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · .71 MI East of Kipling · Structure no. WTRE-03-0.71-01
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,333
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
44th Avenue over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 44th Avenue over Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 13,333 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,333 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 44th Avenue over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is 44th Avenue 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 2025.
How much traffic does 44th Avenue over Clear Creek carry?
About 13,333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 44th Avenue over Clear Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns 44th Avenue over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.