US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Draw

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 6.7 MI N of JCT SH 83 Ml · Structure no. H-17-M

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml over Draw 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 91,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,590 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 190 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location6.7 MI N of JCT SH 83 Ml
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.04038, -104.84146
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width190 ft (57.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Draw 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 Draw 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 Draw carry?

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

How long is I 25 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 190 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.