US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Purgatoire River

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · In Trinidad · Structure no. P-18-BK

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Purgatoire River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Purgatoire River in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesPurgatoire River
LocationIn Trinidad
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.16733, -104.51147
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length346 ft (105.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks13%
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 Nbnd over Purgatoire River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Purgatoire River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Nbnd over Purgatoire River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Purgatoire River?

The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Purgatoire River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.