US Bridges

I 25 NE Ramp over Draw R

Fair

Huerfano County, Colorado · 16.9 MI No of Walsenburg · Structure no. M-17-AV

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 NE Ramp over Draw R is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 NE Ramp over Draw R 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,780 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 NE Ramp
CrossesDraw R
Location16.9 MI No of Walsenburg
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.86131, -104.82817
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 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 structure1
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 NE Ramp over Draw R built?

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

What condition is I 25 NE Ramp over Draw R 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 NE Ramp over Draw R carry?

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

How long is I 25 NE Ramp over Draw R?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 NE Ramp over Draw R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.