US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Black Squirrel Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 3.7 MI N of JCT SH 83 Ml · Structure no. H-17-DD

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Black Squirrel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Black Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesBlack Squirrel Creek
Location3.7 MI N of JCT SH 83 Ml
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.00085, -104.81808
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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 Black Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Black Squirrel Creek 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 Black Squirrel Creek carry?

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

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Black Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Black Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.