US Bridges

Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Draw R

Good

Huerfano County, Colorado · 16.8 MI No of Walsenburg · Structure no. M-17-AY

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Draw R is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp to I 25 Sbnd 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 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,890 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I 25 Sbnd
CrossesDraw R
Location16.8 MI No of Walsenburg
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.86124, -104.82944
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,890 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 Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Draw R built?

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

What condition is Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Draw R 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 Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Draw R carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Draw R?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 25 Sbnd over Draw R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.