US Bridges

Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over I 25 Ml Ramps R

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. E-17-PD

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
843 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over I 25 Ml Ramps R is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over I 25 Ml Ramps R in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 60,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,785 by 2040. The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I 70 Ebnd
CrossesI 25 Ml Ramps R
LocationIn Denver
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.77902, -104.99019
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length843 ft (256.9 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,500 (2020)
Projected traffic70,785 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
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 Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over I 25 Ml Ramps R built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over I 25 Ml Ramps R 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over I 25 Ml Ramps R carry?

About 60,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over I 25 Ml Ramps R?

The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over I 25 Ml Ramps R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.