SH 470 Ml Wbnd over SH 8 Bear Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · Morrison Rd. Interchange · Structure no. F-16-LC
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 765 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 470 Ml Wbnd over SH 8 Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 470 Ml Wbnd over SH 8 Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 765 ft (233.2 m) long and 41 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 470 Ml Wbnd over SH 8 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 470 Ml Wbnd over SH 8 Bear Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 470 Ml Wbnd over SH 8 Bear Creek carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 470 Ml Wbnd over SH 8 Bear Creek?
The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SH 470 Ml Wbnd over SH 8 Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.