US Bridges

E-470 SB over Riverdale RD and Ditch

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 39.51 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-39.51B

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,798
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 SB over Riverdale RD and Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 SB over Riverdale RD and Ditch 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 18,798 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,460 by 2038. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 SB
CrossesRiverdale RD and Ditch
Location39.51 MI from I25
Coordinates39.95128, -104.86614
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,798 (2018)
Projected traffic33,460 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Riverdale RD and Ditch built?

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

What condition is E-470 SB over Riverdale RD and Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E-470 SB over Riverdale RD and Ditch carry?

About 18,798 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E-470 SB over Riverdale RD and Ditch?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 SB over Riverdale RD and Ditch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.