US Bridges

SB I25 Ml over NB SH 21 Ramp

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · SH21 and I25 Int · Structure no. H-17-DH

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I25 Ml over NB SH 21 Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I25 Ml over NB SH 21 Ramp in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 66,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,670 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSB I25 Ml
CrossesNB SH 21 Ramp
LocationSH21 and I25 Int
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.01716, -104.82953
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,000 (2020)
Projected traffic98,670 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB I25 Ml over NB SH 21 Ramp built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I25 Ml over NB SH 21 Ramp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SB I25 Ml over NB SH 21 Ramp carry?

About 66,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SB I25 Ml over NB SH 21 Ramp?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SB I25 Ml over NB SH 21 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.