E-470 Off-Ramp over Cottonwood Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 0.47 MI from I-25 · Structure no. E-470-0.47D
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
E-470 Off-Ramp over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 Off-Ramp over Cottonwood Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E-470 Off-Ramp over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is E-470 Off-Ramp over Cottonwood Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does E-470 Off-Ramp over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E-470 Off-Ramp over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns E-470 Off-Ramp over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.