US Bridges

C470 EB Ramp to 25 over Lrt

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · EB470/SB25 Ramp · Structure no. F-17-OY

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C470 EB Ramp to 25 over Lrt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying C470 EB Ramp to 25 over Lrt in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 85,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,280 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC470 EB Ramp to 25
CrossesLrt
LocationEB470/SB25 Ramp
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.5528, -104.87094
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,500 (2020)
Projected traffic116,280 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lrt built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is C470 EB Ramp to 25 over Lrt 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C470 EB Ramp to 25 over Lrt carry?

About 85,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C470 EB Ramp to 25 over Lrt?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns C470 EB Ramp to 25 over Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.