US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 5.0 MI SE of JCT US 85 · Structure no. J-18-AQ

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,880 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesDraw
Location5.0 MI SE of JCT US 85
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.60507, -104.67959
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2020)
Projected traffic27,880 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.