US Bridges

E-470 SB over Colfax Avenue

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 20.32 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-20.32B

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,391
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 SB over Colfax Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 SB over Colfax Avenue in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 19 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 18,391 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,735 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 SB
CrossesColfax Avenue
Location20.32 MI from I25
Coordinates39.73766, -104.71891
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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,391 (2018)
Projected traffic32,735 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over Colfax Avenue built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is E-470 SB over Colfax Avenue 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 SB over Colfax Avenue carry?

About 18,391 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E-470 SB over Colfax Avenue?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 SB over Colfax Avenue?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.