US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Monument Creek Branch

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 4.6 MI N of JCT SH 83 Ml · Structure no. H-17-AG

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Monument Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Monument Creek Branch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,240 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesMonument Creek Branch
Location4.6 MI N of JCT SH 83 Ml
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.01356, -104.82551
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2020)
Projected traffic66,240 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Nbnd over Monument Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Monument Creek Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Nbnd over Monument Creek Branch carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Monument Creek Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Monument Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.