US Bridges

SH470 Ml over E. FR Road/Rooney Road

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 2 MI N of JCT US 285 · Structure no. F-16-LB

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH470 Ml over E. FR Road/Rooney Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH470 Ml over E. FR Road/Rooney Road 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,800 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH470 Ml
CrossesE. FR Road/Rooney Road
Location2 MI N of JCT US 285
RouteState Highway 470A
Coordinates39.66174, -105.18468
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,000 (2020)
Projected traffic93,800 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SH470 Ml over E. FR Road/Rooney Road built?

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

What condition is SH470 Ml over E. FR Road/Rooney Road 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 SH470 Ml over E. FR Road/Rooney Road carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH470 Ml over E. FR Road/Rooney Road?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns SH470 Ml over E. FR Road/Rooney Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.