US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Draw

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 3.2 MI NW of El Paso-Pueb · Structure no. J-18-K

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Draw in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 96 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,220 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesDraw
Location3.2 MI NW of El Paso-Pueb
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.56404, -104.65259
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2020)
Projected traffic26,220 by 2040
Trucks11%
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 Nbnd over Draw built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd 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 Nbnd over Draw carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Draw?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.