E-470 over Murphy Creek
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · 17.78 MI from I-25 · Structure no. E-470-17.78CBC
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,388
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
E-470 over Murphy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E-470 over Murphy Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 40,388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,890 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E-470 over Murphy Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is E-470 over Murphy Creek 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 E-470 over Murphy Creek carry?
About 40,388 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E-470 over Murphy Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.
Who owns E-470 over Murphy Creek?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.