US Bridges

I 225 Ml over 28th & 30th Ave Sand

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Aurora 1.25 S of JCT I 70 · Structure no. E-17-OQ

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 225 Ml over 28th & 30th Ave Sand is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 225 Ml over 28th & 30th Ave Sand in Adams 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 121,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,880 by 2040. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 225 Ml
Crosses28th & 30th Ave Sand
LocationAurora 1.25 S of JCT I 70
RouteInterstate 225A
Coordinates39.75603, -104.82746
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,000 (2020)
Projected traffic154,880 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 225 Ml over 28th & 30th Ave Sand built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 225 Ml over 28th & 30th Ave Sand in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does I 225 Ml over 28th & 30th Ave Sand carry?

About 121,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 225 Ml over 28th & 30th Ave Sand?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I 225 Ml over 28th & 30th Ave Sand?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.