US Bridges

I 25 Ml over East Plum Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 3.9 MI N of El Paso-Dougl · Structure no. H-17-CP

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over East Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml over East Plum Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 66,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,700 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesEast Plum Creek
Location3.9 MI N of El Paso-Dougl
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.18524, -104.85013
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,000 (2020)
Projected traffic95,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over East Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml over East Plum 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml over East Plum Creek carry?

About 66,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over East Plum Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns I 25 Ml over East Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.