US Bridges

Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to I 25 Sbnd R

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Mousetrap in Denver · Structure no. E-17-PO

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

About this bridge

Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to I 25 Sbnd R is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to I 25 Sbnd 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 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to I 70 Ebnd
CrossesRamp to I 25 Sbnd R
LocationMousetrap in Denver
RouteInterstate 70A
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.77948, -104.99104
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,500 (2020)
Projected traffic70,785 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp to I 25 Sbnd R built?

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

What condition is Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to I 25 Sbnd 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 Ramp to I 25 Sbnd 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 Ramp to I 25 Sbnd R?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 70 Ebnd over Ramp to I 25 Sbnd R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.