US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nb+sb+sr over Greeley-Loveland Ditch

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.6 MI No of JCT US 34 · Structure no. C-17-CI

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nb+sb+sr over Greeley-Loveland Ditch is a concrete slab carrying I 25 Ml Nb+sb+sr over Greeley-Loveland Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 78 years old, older 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,620 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 285 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nb+sb+sr
CrossesGreeley-Loveland Ditch
Location0.6 MI No of JCT US 34
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates40.41493, -104.99236
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width285 ft (86.9 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2020)
Projected traffic56,620 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Nb+sb+sr over Greeley-Loveland Ditch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nb+sb+sr over Greeley-Loveland Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Nb+sb+sr over Greeley-Loveland Ditch carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nb+sb+sr over Greeley-Loveland Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 285 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nb+sb+sr over Greeley-Loveland Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.