US Bridges

I 25 Bus Rt over Cucharas River

Fair

Huerfano County, Colorado · In Walsenburg · Structure no. N-17-D

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Bus Rt over Cucharas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Bus Rt over Cucharas River in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 25 Bus Rt
CrossesCucharas River
LocationIn Walsenburg
RouteState Highway 25C
CountyHuerfano County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.61861, -104.77768
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$371,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Bus Rt over Cucharas River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Bus Rt 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 25 Bus Rt over Cucharas River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Bus Rt over Cucharas River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Bus Rt over Cucharas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.