23rd Avenue over I 25 Ml
PoorDenver County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. F-16-DA
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,261
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
23rd Avenue over I 25 Ml is a concrete continuous frame carrying 23rd Avenue 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 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 11,261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was 23rd Avenue over I 25 Ml built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is 23rd Avenue 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 23rd Avenue over I 25 Ml carry?
About 11,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 23rd Avenue over I 25 Ml?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns 23rd Avenue over I 25 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.