US Bridges

Alameda Pkwy over SH 470 Ml

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 1.8 MI S of I-70/C470 Int · Structure no. F-16-KU

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,959
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alameda Pkwy over SH 470 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alameda Pkwy over SH 470 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 37 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 9,959 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,453 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesAlameda Pkwy
CrossesSH 470 Ml
Location1.8 MI S of I-70/C470 Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.68703, -105.18819
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,959 (2024)
Projected traffic11,453 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Alameda Pkwy over SH 470 Ml built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Alameda Pkwy over SH 470 Ml 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 Alameda Pkwy over SH 470 Ml carry?

About 9,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alameda Pkwy over SH 470 Ml?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Alameda Pkwy over SH 470 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.