US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over I 25 Ml

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 1.3 MI S of C-470 · Structure no. F-17-JM

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,446
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over I 25 Ml is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lincoln Ave over I 25 Ml in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 46,446 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,237 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 112 ft wide.

CarriesLincoln Ave
CrossesI 25 Ml
Location1.3 MI S of C-470
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.5361, -104.86907
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,446 (2024)
Projected traffic62,237 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Lincoln Ave over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave over I 25 Ml 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over I 25 Ml carry?

About 46,446 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.