US Bridges

44th Ave over I 25 Ml

Poor

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

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th Ave over I 25 Ml is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 44th Ave over I 25 Ml in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,203 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,555 by 2044. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries44th Ave
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationIn Denver
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.77646, -104.99008
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,203 (2024)
Projected traffic3,555 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 44th Ave over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44th Ave over I 25 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 44th Ave over I 25 Ml carry?

About 3,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 44th Ave over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Ave over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.