26th Avenue over E-470
FairPosted for loadAdams County, Colorado · 21.43 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-21.43C
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
26th Avenue over E-470 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26th Avenue over E-470 in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,382 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 26th Avenue over E-470 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is 26th Avenue over E-470 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 26th Avenue over E-470 carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 26th Avenue over E-470?
The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns 26th Avenue over E-470?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.