US Bridges

I 225 Ml over Tollgate Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · In Aurora · Structure no. F-17-GG

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 225 Ml over Tollgate Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 225 Ml over Tollgate Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 years old, older 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 140,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,400 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 225 Ml
CrossesTollgate Creek
LocationIn Aurora
RouteInterstate 225A
Coordinates39.73264, -104.82506
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,000 (2020)
Projected traffic176,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tollgate Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I 225 Ml over Tollgate Creek 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 Tollgate Creek carry?

About 140,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 225 Ml over Tollgate Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns I 225 Ml over Tollgate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.