US Bridges

E-470 Ml over Local Drainage

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 44.62 MI from I-25 · Structure no. E-470-44.62CBC

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,702
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 Ml over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying E-470 Ml over Local Drainage in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 36,702 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,329 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 233 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 Ml
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location44.62 MI from I-25
Coordinates39.97622, -104.94986
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width233 ft (71.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,702 (2018)
Projected traffic65,329 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ml over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-470 Ml over Local Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E-470 Ml over Local Drainage carry?

About 36,702 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E-470 Ml over Local Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 233 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 Ml over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.