US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over SH 470 Ml

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · JCT I 25 and SH 470 · Structure no. F-17-JU

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over SH 470 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over SH 470 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 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,400 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesSH 470 Ml
LocationJCT I 25 and SH 470
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.55508, -104.87044
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2020)
Projected traffic110,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sbnd over SH 470 Ml built?

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

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over SH 470 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Sbnd over SH 470 Ml carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over SH 470 Ml?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over SH 470 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.