US Bridges

E-470 WB over Peoria Street

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 1.71 MI from I 25 · Structure no. E-470-1.71B

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,951
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 WB over Peoria Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 WB over Peoria Street in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 35 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 26,951 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,816 by 2038. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 WB
CrossesPeoria Street
Location1.71 MI from I 25
Coordinates39.55228, -104.83944
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,951 (2018)
Projected traffic45,816 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 WB over Peoria Street built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is E-470 WB over Peoria Street 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 WB over Peoria Street carry?

About 26,951 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E-470 WB over Peoria Street?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 WB over Peoria Street?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.