I 25 Ml over Big Dry Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 1.6 MI No of JCT SH 128 · Structure no. E-17-FH
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 25 Ml over Big Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml over Big Dry Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 69 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 116,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,360 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 25 Ml over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is I 25 Ml over Big Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I 25 Ml over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 116,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 25 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.
Who owns I 25 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.