US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Pine Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.4 MI N of JCT I-25 Bus · Structure no. I-17-GK

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Pine Creek is a steel continuous frame carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Pine Creek 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 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 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,200 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.4 MI N of JCT I-25 Bus
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.9384, -104.81254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,000 (2020)
Projected traffic81,200 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 I 25 Ml Nbnd over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Pine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Nbnd over Pine Creek carry?

About 58,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Pine Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.