I 25 Ml Sbnd over Pope Arroyo
FairHuerfano County, Colorado · 16.5 MI N of Walsenburg · Structure no. M-17-AT
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 25 Ml Sbnd over Pope Arroyo is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Pope Arroyo 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,030 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 25 Ml Sbnd over Pope Arroyo built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Pope Arroyo 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 2022.
How much traffic does I 25 Ml Sbnd over Pope Arroyo carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Pope Arroyo?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Pope Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.