I25ML Sbnd Ramps over Smith Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 5.1 MI S of JCT SH 105 Ml · Structure no. H-17-AL
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I25ML Sbnd Ramps over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I25ML Sbnd Ramps over Smith Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,240 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 387 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I25ML Sbnd Ramps over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is I25ML Sbnd Ramps over Smith 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 I25ML Sbnd Ramps over Smith Creek carry?
About 46,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I25ML Sbnd Ramps over Smith Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 387 ft wide.
Who owns I25ML Sbnd Ramps over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.