US Bridges

Hampden Avenue over E-470

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 14.32 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-14.32C

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hampden Avenue over E-470 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hampden Avenue 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHampden Avenue
CrossesE-470
Location14.32 MI from I25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.6528, -104.72011
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hampden Avenue over E-470 built?

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

What condition is Hampden Avenue over E-470 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 Hampden Avenue over E-470 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Hampden Avenue over E-470?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hampden Avenue over E-470?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.