US Bridges

I25 Ml over Chey Crk/Nv Ave/Tejon

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · In Colorado Springs · Structure no. I-17-FJ

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
950 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
88,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I25 Ml over Chey Crk/Nv Ave/Tejon is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I25 Ml over Chey Crk/Nv Ave/Tejon in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 88,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,520 by 2040. The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI25 Ml
CrossesChey Crk/Nv Ave/Tejon
LocationIn Colorado Springs
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.81502, -104.8251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length950 ft (289.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,000 (2020)
Projected traffic113,520 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I25 Ml over Chey Crk/Nv Ave/Tejon built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I25 Ml over Chey Crk/Nv Ave/Tejon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I25 Ml over Chey Crk/Nv Ave/Tejon carry?

About 88,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I25 Ml over Chey Crk/Nv Ave/Tejon?

The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I25 Ml over Chey Crk/Nv Ave/Tejon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.