US Bridges

25 SB Ramp to E470 over I 25 SH 470 Ml Ramps R

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · Top Flyover JCT I-25 & 4 · Structure no. F-17-JX

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,196 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

25 SB Ramp to E470 over I 25 SH 470 Ml Ramps R is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 25 SB Ramp to E470 over I 25 SH 470 Ml Ramps R in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,450 by 2040. The structure is 1,196 ft (364.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries25 SB Ramp to E470
CrossesI 25 SH 470 Ml Ramps R
LocationTop Flyover JCT I-25 & 4
RouteState Highway 470A
Coordinates39.55666, -104.87144
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,196 ft (364.5 m)
Longest span194 ft (59 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2020)
Projected traffic63,450 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 25 SB Ramp to E470 over I 25 SH 470 Ml Ramps R built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25 SB Ramp to E470 over I 25 SH 470 Ml Ramps 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 25 SB Ramp to E470 over I 25 SH 470 Ml Ramps R carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 25 SB Ramp to E470 over I 25 SH 470 Ml Ramps R?

The structure is 1,196 ft (364.5 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 25 SB Ramp to E470 over I 25 SH 470 Ml Ramps R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.