US Bridges

I 25 Ml over I 225 Lrt

Good

Denver County, Colorado · I-25 at I-225 · Structure no. F-17-PR

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over I 225 Lrt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml over I 225 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 223,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 276,520 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesI 225 Lrt
LocationI-25 at I-225
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.63364, -104.90635
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.2 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223,000 (2020)
Projected traffic276,520 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ml over I 225 Lrt built?

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

What condition is I 25 Ml over I 225 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml over I 225 Lrt carry?

About 223,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over I 225 Lrt?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over I 225 Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.