US Bridges

Ramp to US 40 Ml over Ramp Topography R

Good

Denver County, Colorado · I 25 NB Ramp E to Colfax · Structure no. F-16-RI

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
443 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to US 40 Ml over Ramp Topography R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp to US 40 Ml over Ramp Topography R in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,390 by 2040. The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp to US 40 Ml
CrossesRamp Topography R
LocationI 25 NB Ramp E to Colfax
RouteU.S. Route 25A
Coordinates39.73902, -105.01281
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length443 ft (134.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2020)
Projected traffic54,390 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 40 Ml over Ramp Topography R built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to US 40 Ml over Ramp Topography 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to US 40 Ml over Ramp Topography R carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to US 40 Ml over Ramp Topography R?

The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to US 40 Ml over Ramp Topography R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.