US 85 Ml over I25 Ml
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · At JCT I25 Ml · Structure no. J-18-Q
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml over I25 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 85 Ml over I25 Ml in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml over I25 Ml built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml over I25 Ml 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml over I25 Ml carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml over I25 Ml?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over I25 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.