US Bridges

I25 Ml over Brdwy BNSF UPRR Rtd Lr

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. F-16-JK

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,637 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
188,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I25 Ml over Brdwy BNSF UPRR Rtd Lr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I25 Ml over Brdwy BNSF UPRR Rtd Lr in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 188,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 227,480 by 2040. The structure is 1,637 ft (499 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI25 Ml
CrossesBrdwy BNSF UPRR Rtd Lr
LocationIn Denver
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.70132, -104.98706
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.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,637 ft (499 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.4 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188,000 (2020)
Projected traffic227,480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Ml over Brdwy BNSF UPRR Rtd Lr built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I25 Ml over Brdwy BNSF UPRR Rtd Lr 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 I25 Ml over Brdwy BNSF UPRR Rtd Lr carry?

About 188,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I25 Ml over Brdwy BNSF UPRR Rtd Lr?

The structure is 1,637 ft (499 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.4 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns I25 Ml over Brdwy BNSF UPRR Rtd Lr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.