US Bridges

I 225 Ml Nbnd+ramp over Ulster St.

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. F-17-FZ

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 225 Ml Nbnd+ramp over Ulster St. is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 225 Ml Nbnd+ramp over Ulster St. in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,250 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 225 Ml Nbnd+ramp
CrossesUlster St.
LocationIn Denver
RouteInterstate 225A
Coordinates39.63401, -104.90172
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2020)
Projected traffic86,250 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 I 225 Ml Nbnd+ramp over Ulster St. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 225 Ml Nbnd+ramp over Ulster St. 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 225 Ml Nbnd+ramp over Ulster St. carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 225 Ml Nbnd+ramp over Ulster St.?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I 225 Ml Nbnd+ramp over Ulster St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.