I 25 Ml over Teachout Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 9.0 MI N of JCT SH 83 Ml · Structure no. H-17-BK
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 84,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 25 Ml over Teachout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml over Teachout Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 99 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 84,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 I 25 Ml over Teachout Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I 25 Ml over Teachout 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 Teachout Creek carry?
About 84,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 25 Ml over Teachout Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.
Who owns I 25 Ml over Teachout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.