I 25 Ml over Gonzales Canyon Creek
PoorLas Animas County, Colorado · In Aguilar · Structure no. O-18-C
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 25 Ml over Gonzales Canyon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 25 Ml over Gonzales Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 25 Ml over Gonzales Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 25 Ml over Gonzales Canyon Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I 25 Ml over Gonzales Canyon Creek carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is I 25 Ml over Gonzales Canyon Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns I 25 Ml over Gonzales Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.