Smoky Hill Road over E-470
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · 10.66 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-10.66C
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Smoky Hill Road over E-470 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smoky Hill Road over E-470 in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,170 by 2034. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smoky Hill Road over E-470 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Smoky Hill 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 Smoky Hill Road over E-470 carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Smoky Hill Road over E-470?
The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.
Who owns Smoky Hill Road over E-470?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.