US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Cucharas River

Fair

Huerfano County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S of SH10-WLSNBRG. · Structure no. N-17-BL

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Cucharas River is a concrete tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Cucharas River 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesCucharas River
Location0.3 MI S of SH10-WLSNBRG.
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.62773, -104.76591
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml Sbnd over Cucharas River built?

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

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Cucharas River 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 Cucharas River carry?

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

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Cucharas River?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Cucharas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.