US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Missouri Creek

Fair

Huerfano County, Colorado · 4.2 MI N of SH10-WLSNBRG. · Structure no. N-17-B

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Missouri Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Missouri Creek in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,255 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesMissouri Creek
Location4.2 MI N of SH10-WLSNBRG.
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.68388, -104.80663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2020)
Projected traffic8,255 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 Missouri Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Missouri Creek 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 January 2025.

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

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Missouri Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Missouri Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.