US Bridges

Santa Fe Drive over I25 Ml

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · Just W of Front St. · Structure no. CAS OLD85-I25

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,179
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Drive over I25 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Fe Drive over I25 Ml in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9,179 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanta Fe Drive
CrossesI25 Ml
LocationJust W of Front St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.40042, -104.86228
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,179 (2022)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Santa Fe Drive over I25 Ml built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe Drive over I25 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Drive over I25 Ml carry?

About 9,179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Drive over I25 Ml?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Drive over I25 Ml?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.