US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Exit RD 6 Draw

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 5.6 MI N of Nm State Line · Structure no. P-18-BQ

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

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Exit RD 6 Draw is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Exit RD 6 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 6 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 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesExit RD 6 Draw
Location5.6 MI N of Nm State Line
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.05998, -104.52334
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,560 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 Sbnd over Exit RD 6 Draw built?

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

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Exit RD 6 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 Sbnd over Exit RD 6 Draw carry?

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

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Exit RD 6 Draw?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Exit RD 6 Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.