US Bridges

Speer Blvd Nbnd over I 25 Ml

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. E-16-EW

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,214
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speer Blvd Nbnd over I 25 Ml is a concrete continuous frame carrying Speer Blvd Nbnd over I 25 Ml in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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.

It carries about 38,214 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,418 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpeer Blvd Nbnd
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationIn Denver
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75523, -105.01215
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,214 (2024)
Projected traffic42,418 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Speer Blvd Nbnd over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Speer Blvd Nbnd over I 25 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Speer Blvd Nbnd over I 25 Ml carry?

About 38,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Speer Blvd Nbnd over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Speer Blvd Nbnd over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.