US Bridges

I225 Nbnd over 2nd Ave

Fair

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

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I225 Nbnd over 2nd Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I225 Nbnd over 2nd Ave in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,995 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI225 Nbnd
Crosses2nd Ave
LocationIn Aurora
RouteInterstate 225A
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.71863, -104.82634
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2020)
Projected traffic86,995 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I225 Nbnd over 2nd Ave built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I225 Nbnd over 2nd Ave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I225 Nbnd over 2nd Ave carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I225 Nbnd over 2nd Ave?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I225 Nbnd over 2nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.