US Bridges

E-470 Ramp G over First Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 20.67 MI from I-25 · Structure no. E-470-RAMPGCBC

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 Ramp G over First Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E-470 Ramp G over First Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 Ramp G
CrossesFirst Creek
Location20.67 MI from I-25
Coordinates39.7438, -104.71622
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ramp G over First Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-470 Ramp G over First Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E-470 Ramp G over First Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E-470 Ramp G over First Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 Ramp G over First Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.