SH 470 Ml over Highline Canal
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · .5 M E of JCT US 85 · Structure no. F-16-KP
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 81,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 470 Ml over Highline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 470 Ml over Highline Canal in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 81,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,920 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 252 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 470 Ml over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 470 Ml over Highline Canal 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SH 470 Ml over Highline Canal carry?
About 81,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 470 Ml over Highline Canal?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 252 ft wide.
Who owns SH 470 Ml over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.