US Bridges

I 25 Ml+service RD over Box Elder Creek

Fair

Larimer County, Colorado · 5.1 MI N of JCT SH 14 · Structure no. B-16-GH

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml+service RD over Box Elder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml+service RD over Box Elder Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,120 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 300 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml+service RD
CrossesBox Elder Creek
Location5.1 MI N of JCT SH 14
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates40.68309, -105.00027
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width300 ft (91.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2020)
Projected traffic43,120 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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+service RD over Box Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml+service RD over Box Elder Creek 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+service RD over Box Elder Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml+service RD over Box Elder Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 300 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml+service RD over Box Elder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.