Bowles Ave over SH 470 Ml
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 1.1 MI S of Belleview · Structure no. F-16-NN
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowles Ave over SH 470 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowles Ave over SH 470 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,788 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowles Ave over SH 470 Ml built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowles 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 Bowles Ave over SH 470 Ml carry?
About 11,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bowles Ave over SH 470 Ml?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns Bowles Ave over SH 470 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.