US Bridges

Mountain Vista RD over I 25 Ml

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · At MP 271.342 · Structure no. B-16-FV

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,645
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Vista RD over I 25 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Vista RD over I 25 Ml in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,645 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,806 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMountain Vista RD
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationAt MP 271.342
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.61014, -105.00183
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,645 (2022)
Projected traffic5,806 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mountain Vista RD over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Vista RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Vista RD over I 25 Ml carry?

About 4,645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Vista RD over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Vista RD over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.