US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Missouri Creek

Good

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

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Missouri Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Missouri Creek in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,255 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesMissouri Creek
Location4.2 MI N of SH10-WLSNBRG.
RouteInterstate 25A
CountyHuerfano County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.68393, -104.80632
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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$861,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml Nbnd over Missouri Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Missouri Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Missouri Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.