E-470 over Coal Creek Tributary
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 18.62 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-18.71CBC
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,095
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
E-470 over Coal Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying E-470 over Coal Creek Tributary 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 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 39,095 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,589 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 274 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E-470 over Coal Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is E-470 over Coal Creek Tributary 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 over Coal Creek Tributary carry?
About 39,095 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E-470 over Coal Creek Tributary?
The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 274 ft wide.
Who owns E-470 over Coal Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.