E-470 NB over Coal Creek
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · 18.44 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-18.44A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 392 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,715
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
E-470 NB over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 NB over Coal 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 19,715 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,373 by 2038. The structure is 392 ft (119.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| 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 NB over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is E-470 NB over Coal 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 NB over Coal Creek carry?
About 19,715 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E-470 NB over Coal Creek?
The structure is 392 ft (119.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns E-470 NB over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.