US Bridges

E-470 NB over Buckley Road

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 34.63 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-34.63A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,707
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 NB over Buckley Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 NB over Buckley Road 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 21,707 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,638 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 NB
CrossesBuckley Road
Location34.63 MI from I25
Coordinates39.91982, -104.79005
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,707 (2018)
Projected traffic38,638 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Buckley Road built?

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

What condition is E-470 NB over Buckley Road 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 NB over Buckley Road carry?

About 21,707 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E-470 NB over Buckley Road?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 NB over Buckley Road?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.