US Bridges

20th Street over I 25 Ml

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 20th Street over I25 · Structure no. E-16-OO

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,565
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Street over I 25 Ml is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 20th Street over I 25 Ml in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 16,565 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,387 by 2044. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries20th Street
CrossesI 25 Ml
Location20th Street over I25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.76127, -105.00531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,565 (2024)
Projected traffic18,387 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 20th Street over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th Street 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 20th Street over I 25 Ml carry?

About 16,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 20th Street over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 20th Street over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.