US Bridges

I25 Ml Nbnd over Centennial Blvd

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · I25 Nbnd over Fontanero · Structure no. I-17-LT

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I25 Ml Nbnd over Centennial Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I25 Ml Nbnd over Centennial Blvd in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 77,500 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesI25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesCentennial Blvd
LocationI25 Nbnd over Fontanero
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.86048, -104.83394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2020)
Projected traffic77,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 I25 Ml Nbnd over Centennial Blvd built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I25 Ml Nbnd over Centennial Blvd 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 I25 Ml Nbnd over Centennial Blvd carry?

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

How long is I25 Ml Nbnd over Centennial Blvd?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I25 Ml Nbnd over Centennial Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.