US Bridges

Chambers Road NB over E-470

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 3.54 MI from I 25 · Structure no. E-470-3.54C

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Chambers Road NB over E-470 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Chambers Road NB over E-470 in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2038. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChambers Road NB
CrossesE-470
Location3.54 MI from I 25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.55292, -104.80792
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Chambers Road NB over E-470 built?

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

What condition is Chambers Road NB over E-470 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 Chambers Road NB over E-470 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chambers Road NB over E-470?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers Road NB over E-470?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.