US Bridges

Yosemite Street over I 225 Ml

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. F-17-GL

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yosemite Street over I 225 Ml is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yosemite Street over I 225 Ml in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 23,198 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,750 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesYosemite Street
CrossesI 225 Ml
LocationIn Denver
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.63902, -104.88494
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,198 (2024)
Projected traffic25,750 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Yosemite Street over I 225 Ml built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Yosemite Street over I 225 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 Yosemite Street over I 225 Ml carry?

About 23,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Yosemite Street over I 225 Ml?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Yosemite Street over I 225 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.