US Bridges

Washington Street over E-470 Ml

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 4.587 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-45.87C

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,468
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Washington Street over E-470 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over E-470 Ml 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 11,468 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,350 by 2036. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesE-470 Ml
Location4.587 MI from I25
Coordinates39.9793, -104.97797
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,468 (2016)
Projected traffic18,350 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
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 Washington Street over E-470 Ml built?

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

What condition is Washington Street over E-470 Ml 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 Washington Street over E-470 Ml carry?

About 11,468 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Washington Street over E-470 Ml?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over E-470 Ml?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.