US Bridges

E-470 NB over Big Dry Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 44.98 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-44.98A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,236
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 NB over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 NB over Big Dry Creek 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 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 18,236 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,460 by 2038. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 NB
CrossesBig Dry Creek
Location44.98 MI from I25
Coordinates39.97653, -104.96172
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,236 (2018)
Projected traffic32,460 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 NB over Big Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is E-470 NB over Big Dry Creek 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 NB over Big Dry Creek carry?

About 18,236 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E-470 NB over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 NB over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.