I 25 Ml Sbnd over Salado Creek
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 11.7 MI So of JCT US 160 · Structure no. O-18-BU
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 25 Ml Sbnd over Salado Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Salado Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,205 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 25 Ml Sbnd over Salado Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Salado 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I 25 Ml Sbnd over Salado Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Salado Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Salado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.