US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 9.4 MI S of JCT SH 29 · Structure no. J-18-AL

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 years old, older 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,195 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesDraw
Location9.4 MI S of JCT SH 29
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.67915, -104.71363
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2020)
Projected traffic32,195 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Sbnd over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.