US Bridges

SH 86B Ml over I 25 Ml

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · JCT I25 · Structure no. G-17-AM

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 86B Ml over I 25 Ml is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 86B Ml over I 25 Ml 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,720 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesSH 86B Ml
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationJCT I25
RouteState Highway 86B
Coordinates39.41235, -104.86834
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2020)
Projected traffic36,720 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 86B Ml over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 86B Ml 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 86B Ml over I 25 Ml carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 86B Ml over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns SH 86B Ml over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.