US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Frontage Road

Fair

Huerfano County, Colorado · 7.4 MI So of JCT US 160 · Structure no. N-18-Z

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Frontage Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Frontage Road in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,205 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesFrontage Road
Location7.4 MI So of JCT US 160
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.53602, -104.70699
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic7,205 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml Sbnd over Frontage Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Frontage Road 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 Sbnd over Frontage Road carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Frontage Road?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Frontage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.