US Bridges

Downing Street over I 25 Ml

Good

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

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Downing Street over I 25 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Downing Street 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 24,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,739 by 2044. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDowning Street
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationIn Denver
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.68944, -104.97331
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,090 (2024)
Projected traffic26,739 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 Downing Street over I 25 Ml built?

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

What condition is Downing Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Downing Street over I 25 Ml carry?

About 24,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Downing Street over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Downing Street over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.