US Bridges

Briargate Parkway over I 25 Ml

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.4 MI N of SH 83 Spur · Structure no. I-17-IJ

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briargate Parkway over I 25 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Briargate Parkway over I 25 Ml in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 18,770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,588 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBriargate Parkway
CrossesI 25 Ml
Location1.4 MI N of SH 83 Spur
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.96919, -104.80532
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,770 (2024)
Projected traffic24,588 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Briargate Parkway over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briargate Parkway over I 25 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Briargate Parkway over I 25 Ml carry?

About 18,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Briargate Parkway over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Briargate Parkway over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.