US Bridges

104th Avenue over E-470

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 31.57 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-31.57C

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

104th Avenue over E-470 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 104th Avenue over E-470 in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2034. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries104th Avenue
CrossesE-470
Location31.57 MI from I25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.88553, -104.76194
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2014)
Projected traffic680 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 104th Avenue over E-470 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 104th 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 104th Avenue over E-470 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 104th Avenue over E-470?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 104th Avenue over E-470?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.