I 25 Bus Rt over Bear Creek
PoorHuerfano County, Colorado · 0.5 Miles North of JCT I · Structure no. N-17-L
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 25 Bus Rt over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Bus Rt over Bear Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bus Rt over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 25 Bus Rt over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does I 25 Bus Rt over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I 25 Bus Rt over Bear Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I 25 Bus Rt over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.