US Bridges

E-470 SB over Obrian Canal

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 34.42 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-34.42B

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,728
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 SB over Obrian Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 SB over Obrian Canal in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 22,728 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,455 by 2038. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 SB
CrossesObrian Canal
Location34.42 MI from I25
Coordinates39.91781, -104.78647
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span154 ft (47 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,728 (2018)
Projected traffic40,455 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Obrian Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-470 SB over Obrian Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E-470 SB over Obrian Canal carry?

About 22,728 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E-470 SB over Obrian Canal?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (47 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 SB over Obrian Canal?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.