I 225 Ml Nbnd over Cherry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 3.1 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. F-17-DY
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 225 Ml Nbnd over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 225 Ml Nbnd over Cherry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 54 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 68,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,320 by 2040. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 225 Ml Nbnd over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is I 225 Ml Nbnd over Cherry 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I 225 Ml Nbnd over Cherry Creek carry?
About 68,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 225 Ml Nbnd over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns I 225 Ml Nbnd over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.