US Bridges

E-470 Ramp H over I-70 Colfax E470 Ml

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · E-470/I-70 Int. · Structure no. E-470-20.46A

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,616 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
30,400
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 Ramp H over I-70 Colfax E470 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E-470 Ramp H over I-70 Colfax E470 Ml in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 30,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2030. The structure is 1,616 ft (492.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 Ramp H
CrossesI-70 Colfax E470 Ml
LocationE-470/I-70 Int.
Coordinates39.73761, -104.71764
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,616 ft (492.6 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,400 (2018)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

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 I-70 Colfax E470 Ml built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-470 Ramp H over I-70 Colfax E470 Ml 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 Ramp H over I-70 Colfax E470 Ml carry?

About 30,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is E-470 Ramp H over I-70 Colfax E470 Ml?

The structure is 1,616 ft (492.6 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 Ramp H over I-70 Colfax E470 Ml?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.