US Bridges

Quincy Ave over SH 470 Ml

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.5 MI SE of SH470+US285 · Structure no. F-16-NE

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,569
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quincy Ave over SH 470 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quincy Ave over SH 470 Ml 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 8,569 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,854 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesQuincy Ave
CrossesSH 470 Ml
Location0.5 MI SE of SH470+US285
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.63182, -105.16066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,569 (2024)
Projected traffic9,854 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Quincy Ave over SH 470 Ml built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quincy Ave over SH 470 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 Quincy Ave over SH 470 Ml carry?

About 8,569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Quincy Ave over SH 470 Ml?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Quincy Ave over SH 470 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.