E-470 SB over Piney Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 9.57 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-09.57B
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,242
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
E-470 SB over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 SB over Piney Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 29 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 24,242 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,105 by 2038. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E-470 SB over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is E-470 SB over Piney 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 SB over Piney Creek carry?
About 24,242 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E-470 SB over Piney Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns E-470 SB over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.