US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over BNSF RR

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of JCT SH 14 · Structure no. B-16-ET

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over BNSF RR in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,880 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.5 MI N of JCT SH 14
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates40.58828, -105.00108
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2020)
Projected traffic28,880 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over BNSF RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Nbnd over BNSF RR carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over BNSF RR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.