US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Apache Creek

Good

Huerfano County, Colorado · 15.5 MI N of Walsenburg · Structure no. M-17-AQ

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Apache Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Apache Creek in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,030 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesApache Creek
Location15.5 MI N of Walsenburg
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.8419, -104.82884
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic9,030 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Apache 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Sbnd over Apache Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Apache Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.