US Bridges

E-470 SB over 19th Avenue

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 20.70 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-20.70B

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,115
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 SB over 19th Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 SB over 19th Avenue in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 19 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 18,115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,796 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 SB
Crosses19th Avenue
Location20.70 MI from I25
Coordinates39.74288, -104.71795
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,115 (2018)
Projected traffic30,796 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 E-470 SB over 19th Avenue built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is E-470 SB over 19th Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E-470 SB over 19th Avenue carry?

About 18,115 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is E-470 SB over 19th Avenue?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 SB over 19th Avenue?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.