US Bridges

Steele Street over I25 Ml & Lrt

Fair

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

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,374
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steele Street over I25 Ml & Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steele Street over I25 Ml & Lrt in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,374 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,075 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSteele Street
CrossesI25 Ml & Lrt
LocationIn Denver
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.68448, -104.9505
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,374 (2024)
Projected traffic7,075 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Steele Street over I25 Ml & Lrt built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steele Street over I25 Ml & 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Steele Street over I25 Ml & Lrt carry?

About 6,374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Steele Street over I25 Ml & Lrt?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Steele Street over I25 Ml & Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.