I 25 Ml Nbnd over Cottonwood Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.8 MI S of JCT SH 83 · Structure no. I-17-GY
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 189 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 25 Ml Nbnd over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Cottonwood Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,980 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 25 Ml Nbnd over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 62,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.