I 225 Ml over Goldsmith Gulch
PoorDenver County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. F-17-ES
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 128,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 225 Ml over Goldsmith Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying I 225 Ml over Goldsmith Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 128,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,680 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 225 Ml over Goldsmith Gulch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 225 Ml over Goldsmith Gulch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I 225 Ml over Goldsmith Gulch carry?
About 128,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 225 Ml over Goldsmith Gulch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 225 Ml over Goldsmith Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.