Colorado Blvd over SH 470 Ml
FairDouglas County, Colorado · 5.1 M E of JCT US 85 · Structure no. F-17-HR
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,746
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Blvd over SH 470 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colorado Blvd over SH 470 Ml 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 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 15,746 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colorado Blvd over SH 470 Ml built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Blvd over SH 470 Ml 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Colorado Blvd over SH 470 Ml carry?
About 15,746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Blvd over SH 470 Ml?
The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Blvd over SH 470 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.