FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C470 EB RAMP TO 25

Carrying C470 EB RAMP TO 25 over LRT

EB470/SB25 Ramp, Douglas, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C470 EB RAMP TO 25

The C470 EB RAMP TO 25 bridge in Douglas, Colorado carries C470 EB RAMP TO 25 over LRT. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 85,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How C470 EB RAMP TO 25 compares

▲ 4.7
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Colorado bridges
263
Bridges in Douglas · 4 in Poor condition
C470 EB RAMP TO 25 41.8 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
4.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.4 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
25.7 m (84 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
85,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
F-17-OY

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether C470 EB RAMP TO 25 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare C470 EB RAMP TO 25 against other structures in Douglas and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for C470 EB RAMP TO 25?

C470 EB RAMP TO 25 in Douglas, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C470 EB RAMP TO 25 inspected?

C470 EB RAMP TO 25's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 85,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C470 EB RAMP TO 25 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for C470 EB RAMP TO 25?

C470 EB RAMP TO 25 has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C470 EB RAMP TO 25?

C470 EB RAMP TO 25 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is C470 EB RAMP TO 25 and does age affect safety?

C470 EB RAMP TO 25 was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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