US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Sand Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 14 Mi. N. of Pueblo · Structure no. J-18-J

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Sand Creek 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,450 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesSand Creek
Location14 Mi. N. of Pueblo
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.53429, -104.63868
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2020)
Projected traffic23,450 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Sand Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.