SH 470 Ml Wbnd over South Platte River
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W.Of US 85 · Structure no. F-16-IF
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 470 Ml Wbnd over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 470 Ml Wbnd over South Platte River in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,815 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 470 Ml Wbnd over South Platte River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 470 Ml Wbnd over South Platte River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 470 Ml Wbnd over South Platte River carry?
About 36,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 470 Ml Wbnd over South Platte River?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns SH 470 Ml Wbnd over South Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.