US Bridges

Ramp to I 25 Ml over South Platte River R

Good

Denver County, Colorado · At US40/I25 Interchange · Structure no. F-16-NK

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 25 Ml over South Platte River R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp to I 25 Ml over South Platte River R in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 215,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 247,250 by 2040. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp to I 25 Ml
CrossesSouth Platte River R
LocationAt US40/I25 Interchange
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.72489, -105.01607
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215,000 (2020)
Projected traffic247,250 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 25 Ml over South Platte River R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 25 Ml over South Platte River R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to I 25 Ml over South Platte River R carry?

About 215,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 25 Ml over South Platte River R?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 25 Ml over South Platte River R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.