US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · Thornton · Structure no. E-17-FJ

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 154,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 189,420 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
LocationThornton
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.85518, -104.98669
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.2 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,000 (2020)
Projected traffic189,420 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 25 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 154,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.