US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over CO RD 640 Butte Creek

Good

Huerfano County, Colorado · 8.7 MI N of SH10-WLSNBRG. · Structure no. N-17-BW

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over CO RD 640 Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over CO RD 640 Butte Creek in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesCO RD 640 Butte Creek
Location8.7 MI N of SH10-WLSNBRG.
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.74487, -104.83264
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml Sbnd over CO RD 640 Butte Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over CO RD 640 Butte 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 Sbnd over CO RD 640 Butte Creek carry?

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

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over CO RD 640 Butte Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over CO RD 640 Butte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.