US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Tingley Canyon

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · 11.7 MI S of Aguilar RD · Structure no. O-18-CO

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Tingley Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Tingley Canyon in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesTingley Canyon
Location11.7 MI S of Aguilar RD
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.28691, -104.51994
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 Tingley Canyon built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Tingley Canyon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Sbnd over Tingley Canyon carry?

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

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Tingley Canyon?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Tingley Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.