I 25 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek
FairHuerfano County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of JCT Bus Rt · Structure no. N-17-BM
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 25 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek 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 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 25 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Bear 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 Nbnd over Bear Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.