US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.8 MI S of JCT SH 83 · Structure no. I-17-HF

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 Sbnd over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd 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 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.8 MI S of JCT SH 83
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.92705, -104.81372
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2020)
Projected traffic79,980 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sbnd over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd 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 Sbnd over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd 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 Sbnd over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.