E-470 EB over Happy Canyon Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 3.26 MI from I 25 · Structure no. E-470-3.26A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,896
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
E-470 EB over Happy Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 EB over Happy Canyon Creek 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 24,896 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,323 by 2038. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 86 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 EB over Happy Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is E-470 EB over Happy Canyon 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 EB over Happy Canyon Creek carry?
About 24,896 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E-470 EB over Happy Canyon Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns E-470 EB over Happy Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.