US Bridges

Emerson Street over I-25 Ml & Lrt

Good

Denver County, Colorado · In Denver T-Rex · Structure no. F-17-NF

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
376 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Street over I-25 Ml & Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerson Street over I-25 Ml & Lrt 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2044. The structure is 376 ft (114.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEmerson Street
CrossesI-25 Ml & Lrt
LocationIn Denver T-Rex
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.69147, -104.97686
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length376 ft (114.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Emerson Street over I-25 Ml & Lrt built?

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

What condition is Emerson Street over I-25 Ml & Lrt 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 Emerson Street over I-25 Ml & Lrt carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Street over I-25 Ml & Lrt?

The structure is 376 ft (114.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Street over I-25 Ml & Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.