US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Orchard Road

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 1.1 MI No of JCT SH 88 Ea · Structure no. F-17-DE

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Orchard Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 25 Ml over Orchard Road in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 233,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 298,240 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 165 ft wide.

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesOrchard Road
Location1.1 MI No of JCT SH 88 Ea
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.60902, -104.89279
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.4 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233,000 (2020)
Projected traffic298,240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Orchard Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Orchard Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml over Orchard Road carry?

About 233,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Orchard Road?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Orchard Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.