SH 470 Ml over Willow Creek
FairDouglas County, Colorado · 1.5 MI W of JCT I 25 · Structure no. F-17-IC
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 470 Ml over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 470 Ml over Willow 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 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 95,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,350 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 239 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 470 Ml over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 470 Ml over Willow Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 470 Ml over Willow Creek carry?
About 95,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 470 Ml over Willow Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 239 ft wide.
Who owns SH 470 Ml over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.