US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Draw

Good

Huerfano County, Colorado · 16.6 MI No of Walsenburg · Structure no. M-17-AM

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml over Draw in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 77 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,780 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location16.6 MI No of Walsenburg
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.8614, -104.82861
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic17,780 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I 25 Ml 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml over Draw carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.