US Bridges

Yosemite Street over I-25 and Light Rail

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Yosemite over I-25 · Structure no. GWDV-09-0.67-02

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,915
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yosemite Street over I-25 and Light Rail is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Yosemite Street over I-25 and Light Rail in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 10,915 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,316 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYosemite Street
CrossesI-25 and Light Rail
LocationYosemite over I-25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.60001, -104.88834
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,915 (2021)
Projected traffic13,316 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yosemite Street over I-25 and Light Rail built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yosemite Street over I-25 and Light Rail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Yosemite Street over I-25 and Light Rail carry?

About 10,915 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Yosemite Street over I-25 and Light Rail?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Yosemite Street over I-25 and Light Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.