US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd & Hov over Clear Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N. of 76 Ml · Structure no. E-17-PA

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd & Hov over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd & Hov over Clear Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 121,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,570 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd & Hov
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.2 MI N. of 76 Ml
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.82062, -104.98276
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.2 m)
Roadway width154 ft (46.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,000 (2020)
Projected traffic141,570 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Sbnd & Hov over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd & Hov over Clear Creek 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 Sbnd & Hov over Clear Creek carry?

About 121,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd & Hov over Clear Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd & Hov over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.