SH 119_Main St. S. over North Clear Creek
Gilpin County, Colorado · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 119_Main St. S. over North Clear Creek in Gilpin County, Colorado, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 2 of the 18 inventoried bridges in Gilpin County rated good (11.1%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 446 ft |
| Location | 1.0 MI E of BLACK HAWK |
| NBI structure number | E-15-AM |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gilpin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 119 Ml over Cottonwood Creek | 1939 | 9,400 | Fair |
| SH 119 Ml over Smith Hill Creek | 1939 | 9,400 | Fair |
| Gregory Street over Gregory Gulch | 1933 | 3,289 | Fair |
| SH 119 Ml over UP RR | 1989 | 3,100 | Fair |
| SH 119 Ml over South Boulder Creek | 1989 | 3,100 | Fair |
| Richman Street over North Clear Creek | 1998 | 2,291 | Fair |
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