US Bridges

Ramp to SH470 Ebnd over SH W470 Ml R

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · I70 Wbnd to 470 Ebnd Ramp · Structure no. F-16-KZ

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to SH470 Ebnd over SH W470 Ml R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp to SH470 Ebnd over SH W470 Ml R in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,900 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to SH470 Ebnd
CrossesSH W470 Ml R
LocationI70 Wbnd to 470 Ebnd Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 470A
Coordinates39.71446, -105.19609
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic46,900 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ramp to SH470 Ebnd over SH W470 Ml R built?

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

What condition is Ramp to SH470 Ebnd over SH W470 Ml 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to SH470 Ebnd over SH W470 Ml R carry?

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

How long is Ramp to SH470 Ebnd over SH W470 Ml R?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to SH470 Ebnd over SH W470 Ml R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.