US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Berwind Canyon

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 8.4 MI S of Aguilar Road · Structure no. O-18-CM

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Berwind Canyon is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Berwind Canyon in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesBerwind Canyon
Location8.4 MI S of Aguilar Road
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.32408, -104.55862
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sbnd over Berwind Canyon built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Berwind Canyon 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 I 25 Ml Sbnd over Berwind Canyon carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Berwind Canyon?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Berwind Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.