US Bridges

E-470 NB over Pena Boulevard

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 27.86 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-27.86A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
444 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,748
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 NB over Pena Boulevard is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 NB over Pena Boulevard in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 22,748 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,491 by 2038. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 NB
CrossesPena Boulevard
Location27.86 MI from I25
Coordinates39.83344, -104.74675
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,748 (2018)
Projected traffic40,491 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 NB over Pena Boulevard built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-470 NB over Pena Boulevard 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 NB over Pena Boulevard carry?

About 22,748 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E-470 NB over Pena Boulevard?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 NB over Pena Boulevard?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.