US Bridges

E-470 Ramp H over E-470 Ramp B

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 1000 Feet South Colfax · Structure no. E-470-20.13C

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 Ramp H over E-470 Ramp B is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 Ramp H over E-470 Ramp B in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,212 by 2038. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 Ramp H
CrossesE-470 Ramp B
Location1000 Feet South Colfax
Coordinates39.73566, -104.71722
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic31,212 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 E-470 Ramp H over E-470 Ramp B built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-470 Ramp H over E-470 Ramp B 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 Ramp H over E-470 Ramp B carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E-470 Ramp H over E-470 Ramp B?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 Ramp H over E-470 Ramp B?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.