US Bridges

I25 Ramp over Speer Entrance

Good

Denver County, Colorado · I25 & Speer · Structure no. F-16-IR

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I25 Ramp over Speer Entrance is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I25 Ramp over Speer Entrance in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 217,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 256,060 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI25 Ramp
CrossesSpeer Entrance
LocationI25 & Speer
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.7536, -105.0154
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating92.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217,000 (2020)
Projected traffic256,060 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I25 Ramp over Speer Entrance built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I25 Ramp over Speer Entrance in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I25 Ramp over Speer Entrance carry?

About 217,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I25 Ramp over Speer Entrance?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I25 Ramp over Speer Entrance?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.