US Bridges

Brighton Blvd over E-470

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 38.47 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-38.47C

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Brighton Blvd over E-470 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brighton Blvd over E-470 in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2038. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrighton Blvd
CrossesE-470
Location38.47 MI from I25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.94125, -104.85203
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
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 Brighton Blvd over E-470 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brighton Blvd over E-470 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 Brighton Blvd over E-470 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Blvd over E-470?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Blvd over E-470?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.