US Bridges

Academy Blvd NB over I 25 Ml

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · ACADEMY/I25 · Structure no. CSG-H.31-16.93N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy Blvd NB over I 25 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Academy Blvd NB over I 25 Ml in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 13,112 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,177 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAcademy Blvd NB
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationACADEMY/I25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.9522, -104.80698
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,112 (2024)
Projected traffic17,177 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Academy Blvd NB over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy Blvd NB over I 25 Ml 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Academy Blvd NB over I 25 Ml carry?

About 13,112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Academy Blvd NB over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Academy Blvd NB over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.