US Bridges

I 225 Ml Sbnd over Cherry Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 3.1 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. F-17-OK

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 225 Ml Sbnd over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 225 Ml Sbnd over Cherry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 68,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,320 by 2040. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 225 Ml Sbnd
CrossesCherry Creek
Location3.1 MI E of I-25
RouteInterstate 225A
Coordinates39.65279, -104.85745
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,000 (2020)
Projected traffic84,320 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sbnd over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 225 Ml Sbnd over Cherry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 225 Ml Sbnd over Cherry Creek carry?

About 68,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 225 Ml Sbnd over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I 225 Ml Sbnd over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.