US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Academy Blvd

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · At Int. of Academy & I25 · Structure no. I-17-GS

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Academy Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml over Academy Blvd in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,830 by 2038. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 125 ft wide.

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesAcademy Blvd
LocationAt Int. of Academy & I25
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.76493, -104.77583
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic81,830 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Academy Blvd built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Academy Blvd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml over Academy Blvd carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Academy Blvd?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Academy Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.