US Bridges

US 85 to C470 Ramp over Erickson Blvd.

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · Littleton · Structure no. F-16-WY

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 to C470 Ramp over Erickson Blvd. is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying US 85 to C470 Ramp over Erickson Blvd. in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 128 ft (39 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 85 to C470 Ramp
CrossesErickson Blvd.
LocationLittleton
RouteState Highway 470A
Coordinates39.56362, -105.02691
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,000 (2020)
Projected traffic106,920 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 US 85 to C470 Ramp over Erickson Blvd. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 to C470 Ramp over Erickson Blvd. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 85 to C470 Ramp over Erickson Blvd. carry?

About 81,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 85 to C470 Ramp over Erickson Blvd.?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 to C470 Ramp over Erickson Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.