SH 470 Ml Wbnd over I 70 Ml
FairJefferson County, Colorado · Jct. I70 & 470 · Structure no. F-16-KW
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 470 Ml Wbnd over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 470 Ml Wbnd over I 70 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,900 by 2040. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 470 Ml Wbnd over I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 470 Ml Wbnd over I 70 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 SH 470 Ml Wbnd over I 70 Ml carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 470 Ml Wbnd over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns SH 470 Ml Wbnd over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.