Gartrell Road over E-470
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · 8.90 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-08.90C
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Gartrell Road over E-470 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gartrell Road over E-470 in Arapahoe 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 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2034. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gartrell Road over E-470 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gartrell Road over E-470 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Gartrell Road over E-470 carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Gartrell Road over E-470?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Gartrell Road over E-470?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.