SH 470 Ml Ebnd over Big Dry Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 1.96 MI E of JCT SH 177 · Structure no. F-17-HS
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 470 Ml Ebnd over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 470 Ml Ebnd over Big Dry Creek 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,170 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 470 Ml Ebnd over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 470 Ml Ebnd over Big Dry Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 470 Ml Ebnd over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 49,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 470 Ml Ebnd over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns SH 470 Ml Ebnd over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.