US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Flood Drainage

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 2.5 MI N of JCT SH 14 · Structure no. B-16-FD

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Flood Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Flood Drainage 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,560 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesFlood Drainage
Location2.5 MI N of JCT SH 14
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates40.61619, -105.00104
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic21,560 by 2040
Trucks19%
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 Flood Drainage built?

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

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Flood Drainage 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 Flood Drainage carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Flood Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Flood Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.