US Bridges

Louisiana Ave. over I 25 Ml

Good

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

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louisiana Ave. over I 25 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louisiana Ave. over I 25 Ml in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9,357 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,387 by 2044. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLouisiana Ave.
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationIn Denver
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.69287, -104.97841
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,357 (2024)
Projected traffic10,387 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Louisiana Ave. over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louisiana Ave. over I 25 Ml 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 2024.

How much traffic does Louisiana Ave. over I 25 Ml carry?

About 9,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Louisiana Ave. over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Louisiana Ave. over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.