US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Ridgegate Pkwy

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · I25 at Ridgegate Pkwy · Structure no. F-17-PT

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Ridgegate Pkwy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 25 Ml over Ridgegate Pkwy in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesRidgegate Pkwy
LocationI25 at Ridgegate Pkwy
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.5229, -104.86709
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating97.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.9 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width153 ft (46.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,000 (2020)
Projected traffic165,880 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 over Ridgegate Pkwy built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Ridgegate Pkwy 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 Ridgegate Pkwy carry?

About 116,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Ridgegate Pkwy?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Ridgegate Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.