US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Upper Lake Gulch RD

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 1.0 MI N of Larkspur · Structure no. H-17-CT

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Upper Lake Gulch RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 25 Ml over Upper Lake Gulch RD in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,670 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesUpper Lake Gulch RD
Location1.0 MI N of Larkspur
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.24336, -104.87817
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,000 (2020)
Projected traffic98,670 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml over Upper Lake Gulch RD built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Upper Lake Gulch RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml over Upper Lake Gulch RD carry?

About 66,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Upper Lake Gulch RD?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Upper Lake Gulch RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.