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Denver County, CO · Structure #F-17-ES

I 225 ML

I 225 ML in In Denver, Denver County, Colorado received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1971, the bridge carries 128K vehicles daily on I 225 ML over Goldsmith Gulch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
128K
Daily Traffic
1971
Year Built
7.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I 225 ML
Crosses Over
Goldsmith Gulch
State
Colorado
County
Denver County
Location
In Denver
Year Built
1971
Age
55 years
Daily Traffic
128,000
Lanes
11
Length
7.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
F-17-ES

About This Bridge

I 225 ML is a 55-year-old bridge located In Denver in Denver County, Colorado. The bridge carries I 225 ML over Goldsmith Gulch with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 128K vehicles per day. Built in 1971, the structure spans 7.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

In Denver, Denver County, Colorado

39.635597, -104.892928

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Frequently Asked Questions

I 225 ML has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I 225 ML was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I 225 ML carries approximately 128K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 7.6 meters long and located on I 225 ML in In Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

Yes, I 225 ML is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I 225 ML is located In Denver in Denver County, Colorado. The bridge carries I 225 ML over Goldsmith Gulch. Its coordinates are 39.635597, -104.892928. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I 225 ML carries I 225 ML over Goldsmith Gulch. The bridge is 7.6 meters long and was built in 1971.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.