US Bridges

Ramp to SH 470 Ebd over Rooney RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.04 MI E - JCT SH 470 + · Structure no. F-16-KY

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to SH 470 Ebd over Rooney RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp to SH 470 Ebd over Rooney RD 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 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRamp to SH 470 Ebd
CrossesRooney RD
Location0.04 MI E - JCT SH 470 +
RouteU.S. Route 470A
Coordinates39.70988, -105.19449
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic46,900 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ramp to SH 470 Ebd over Rooney RD built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to SH 470 Ebd over Rooney RD 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 Ramp to SH 470 Ebd over Rooney RD carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to SH 470 Ebd over Rooney RD?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to SH 470 Ebd over Rooney RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.