US Bridges

County Road 44 over I 25 Ml

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 12 MI No of JCT SH 239 · Structure no. O-18-BX

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over I 25 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 44 over I 25 Ml 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesI 25 Ml
Location12 MI No of JCT SH 239
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.33947, -104.56799
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2022)
Projected traffic103 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 44 over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over I 25 Ml 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over I 25 Ml carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.