US Bridges

I 25 Service RD over Pine Creek SR

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.4 MI N of JCT I-25 Bus · Structure no. I-17-O

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,073
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Service RD over Pine Creek SR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Service RD over Pine Creek SR in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesI 25 Service RD
CrossesPine Creek SR
Location1.4 MI N of JCT I-25 Bus
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.93844, -104.81331
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2024)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$653,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Service RD over Pine Creek SR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Service RD over Pine Creek SR 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 Service RD over Pine Creek SR carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Service RD over Pine Creek SR?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Service RD over Pine Creek SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.