US Bridges

County Road 63.1 over I 25 Ml

Poor

Las Animas County, Colorado · 4.4 MI S of Aguilar Int. · Structure no. O-18-BI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 63.1 over I 25 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 63.1 over I 25 Ml in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2038. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 63.1
CrossesI 25 Ml
Location4.4 MI S of Aguilar Int.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.38297, -104.60341
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2018)
Projected traffic509 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Road 63.1 over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 63.1 over I 25 Ml in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 63.1 over I 25 Ml carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 63.1 over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 63.1 over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.