US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over US 160 SH 10 RR Spur

Poor

Huerfano County, Colorado · 1.1 MI N Walsenburg Bus R · Structure no. N-17-AC

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
423 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over US 160 SH 10 RR Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over US 160 SH 10 RR Spur in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2040. The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesUS 160 SH 10 RR Spur
Location1.1 MI N Walsenburg Bus R
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.63156, -104.76803
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,650 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Nbnd over US 160 SH 10 RR Spur built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over US 160 SH 10 RR Spur in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Nbnd over US 160 SH 10 RR Spur carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over US 160 SH 10 RR Spur?

The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over US 160 SH 10 RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.