US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Garden of the Gods Road

Fair

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

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Garden of the Gods Road is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 25 Ml over Garden of the Gods Road in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 118,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,140 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesGarden of the Gods Road
LocationIn Colorado Springs
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.89657, -104.8301
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,000 (2020)
Projected traffic145,140 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 Garden of the Gods Road built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Garden of the Gods Road 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 over Garden of the Gods Road carry?

About 118,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Garden of the Gods Road?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Garden of the Gods Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.