US Bridges

E-470 EB over Jordan Road

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 4.33 MI from I 25 · Structure no. E-470-4.33A

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,616
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 EB over Jordan Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 EB over Jordan Road in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 36 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 24,616 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,847 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 EB
CrossesJordan Road
Location4.33 MI from I 25
Coordinates39.54891, -104.79341
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 rating103.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,616 (2018)
Projected traffic41,847 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 EB over Jordan Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is E-470 EB over Jordan Road 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 Jordan Road carry?

About 24,616 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E-470 EB over Jordan Road?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 EB over Jordan Road?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.