US Bridges

Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over US 6 Ml

Poor

Denver County, Colorado · JCT I25 + SH6 in Denver · Structure no. F-16-OG

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,378 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
107,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over US 6 Ml is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over US 6 Ml in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 107,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,625 by 2040. The structure is 1,378 ft (420.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp to I 25 Nbnd
CrossesUS 6 Ml
LocationJCT I25 + SH6 in Denver
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.72449, -105.01498
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,378 ft (420.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,500 (2020)
Projected traffic123,625 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nbnd over US 6 Ml built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over US 6 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over US 6 Ml carry?

About 107,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over US 6 Ml?

The structure is 1,378 ft (420.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over US 6 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.