US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Nevada Ave.

Fair

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

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Nevada Ave. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Nevada Ave. in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 135 ft (41 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesNevada Ave.
LocationIn Colorado Springs
RouteInterstate 25A
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.91517, -104.8172
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2020)
Projected traffic79,980 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml Nbnd over Nevada Ave. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Nevada Ave. 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 Nevada Ave. carry?

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

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Nevada Ave.?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Nevada Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.