US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Dry Creek RD

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 1.7 MI N. of JCT SH 470 · Structure no. F-17-IV

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
212,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Dry Creek RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml over Dry Creek RD in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 38 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 212,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 286,200 by 2040. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 165 ft wide.

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesDry Creek RD
Location1.7 MI N. of JCT SH 470
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.5802, -104.87613
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.4 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212,000 (2020)
Projected traffic286,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Dry Creek RD built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Dry Creek RD 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 Dry Creek RD carry?

About 212,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Dry Creek RD?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Dry Creek RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.