US Bridges

E-470 WB over Jordan Road

Fair

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

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,306
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

E-470 WB over Jordan Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-470 WB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,306 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,700 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE-470 WB
CrossesJordan Road
Location4.33 MI from I 25
Coordinates39.54928, -104.79344
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,306 (2018)
Projected traffic28,700 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 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 WB over Jordan Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does E-470 WB over Jordan Road carry?

About 26,306 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E-470 WB over Jordan Road?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns E-470 WB over Jordan Road?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.