US Bridges

I 25 Ml over SH 29 Ml

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · Circle Dr. S. Colo Sprs · Structure no. I-17-LX

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over SH 29 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 25 Ml over SH 29 Ml 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 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 77,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,410 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesSH 29 Ml
LocationCircle Dr. S. Colo Sprs
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.79575, -104.79705
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,000 (2020)
Projected traffic102,410 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 over SH 29 Ml built?

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

What condition is I 25 Ml over SH 29 Ml 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml over SH 29 Ml carry?

About 77,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over SH 29 Ml?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over SH 29 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.