US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over N.Poudre Ditch Sand Crk

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 11.6 MI North of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. A-17-S

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over N.Poudre Ditch Sand Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over N.Poudre Ditch Sand Crk in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,750 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesN.Poudre Ditch Sand Crk
Location11.6 MI North of JCT SH 1
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates40.74944, -104.99241
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2020)
Projected traffic18,750 by 2040
Trucks14%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml Nbnd over N.Poudre Ditch Sand Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over N.Poudre Ditch Sand Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Nbnd over N.Poudre Ditch Sand Crk carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over N.Poudre Ditch Sand Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over N.Poudre Ditch Sand Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.