I 25 Ml over Happy Canyon Creek
FairDouglas County, Colorado · 3.9 MI So of JCT I 470 · Structure no. F-17-CR
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 116,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 25 Ml over Happy Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 25 Ml over Happy Canyon Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 116,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,880 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 25 Ml over Happy Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 25 Ml over Happy Canyon Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I 25 Ml over Happy Canyon Creek carry?
About 116,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 25 Ml over Happy Canyon Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.
Who owns I 25 Ml over Happy Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.