US Bridges

C470 EB Ramp to 25 over I 25 SH 470 Ml R

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · Mid-Level Above JCT I-25 · Structure no. F-17-IT

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
636 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C470 EB Ramp to 25 over I 25 SH 470 Ml R is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying C470 EB Ramp to 25 over I 25 SH 470 Ml R in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,400 by 2040. The structure is 636 ft (194 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesC470 EB Ramp to 25
CrossesI 25 SH 470 Ml R
LocationMid-Level Above JCT I-25
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.55484, -104.87132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length636 ft (194 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2020)
Projected traffic110,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 C470 EB Ramp to 25 over I 25 SH 470 Ml R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is C470 EB Ramp to 25 over I 25 SH 470 Ml R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C470 EB Ramp to 25 over I 25 SH 470 Ml R carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C470 EB Ramp to 25 over I 25 SH 470 Ml R?

The structure is 636 ft (194 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns C470 EB Ramp to 25 over I 25 SH 470 Ml R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.