US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over County Road Draw

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 7.2 MI South of Trinidad · Structure no. P-18-BP

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over County Road Draw is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over County Road Draw in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,560 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesCounty Road Draw
Location7.2 MI South of Trinidad
RouteInterstate 25A
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.05998, -104.5231
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,560 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 County Road Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over County Road Draw 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 December 2024.

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

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over County Road Draw?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over County Road Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.