US Bridges

SB I-25 over NWP/E470

Good

Broomfield County, Colorado · Just South of 160th Ave · Structure no. E-17-ZP

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-25 over NWP/E470 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-25 over NWP/E470 in Broomfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,300 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-25
CrossesNWP/E470
LocationJust South of 160th Ave
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.98123, -104.98813
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2020)
Projected traffic78,300 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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 SB I-25 over NWP/E470 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-25 over NWP/E470 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SB I-25 over NWP/E470 carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SB I-25 over NWP/E470?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-25 over NWP/E470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.