US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Yale Ave

Fair

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

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
213,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Yale Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 25 Ml over Yale Ave in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 213,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 268,380 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 138 ft wide.

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesYale Ave
LocationIn Denver
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.66738, -104.92525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213,000 (2020)
Projected traffic268,380 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 25 Ml over Yale Ave built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Yale Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml over Yale Ave carry?

About 213,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Yale Ave?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Yale Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.