E-470 NB over Cherry Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 5.13 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-05.13A
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 608 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,407
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
E-470 NB over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E-470 NB over Cherry Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 24,407 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,492 by 2038. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 74 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 NB over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is E-470 NB over Cherry 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 NB over Cherry Creek carry?
About 24,407 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E-470 NB over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns E-470 NB over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.