US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Jackson Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 7.4 MI N of JCT SH 18 Ml · Structure no. H-17-AI

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Jackson Creek is a concrete frame carrying I 25 Ml over Jackson Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 91,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,590 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesJackson Creek
Location7.4 MI N of JCT SH 18 Ml
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.0499, -104.8471
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.2 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,000 (2020)
Projected traffic135,590 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Jackson 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 Jackson Creek carry?

About 91,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.