US Bridges

I-25 Offramp over Lrt

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · I-25/WASHINGTON St. · Structure no. F-17-ND

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Offramp over Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Offramp over Lrt in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 188,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 227,480 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Offramp
CrossesLrt
LocationI-25/WASHINGTON St.
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.69413, -104.97983
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188,000 (2020)
Projected traffic227,480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-25 Offramp over Lrt built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Offramp over Lrt 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Offramp over Lrt carry?

About 188,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Offramp over Lrt?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Offramp over Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.