US Bridges

Yale Ave over I 225 Ml

Fair

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

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,429
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Ave over I 225 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Yale Ave over I 225 Ml in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 14,429 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,604 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesYale Ave
CrossesI 225 Ml
LocationIn Aurora
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.6675, -104.83074
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,429 (2024)
Projected traffic17,604 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Yale Ave over I 225 Ml built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yale Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Yale Ave over I 225 Ml carry?

About 14,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Yale Ave over I 225 Ml?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Yale Ave over I 225 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.