US Bridges

SH 53 Ml over I 25 Ml

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 58th Ave over I25 · Structure no. E-17-RC

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 Ml over I 25 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 53 Ml over I 25 Ml in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2038. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 53 Ml
CrossesI 25 Ml
Location58th Ave over I25
RouteState Highway 53A
Coordinates39.80169, -104.98541
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 53 Ml over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 Ml over I 25 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 53 Ml over I 25 Ml carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 Ml over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 Ml over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.