US Bridges

County Road 18.9 over I 25 Ml

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · 1.8 MI S. of Trinidad · Structure no. P-18-BT

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18.9 over I 25 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 18.9 over I 25 Ml in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,276 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 18.9
CrossesI 25 Ml
Location1.8 MI S. of Trinidad
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.13403, -104.52136
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2020)
Projected traffic15,276 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18.9 over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18.9 over I 25 Ml 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 County Road 18.9 over I 25 Ml carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18.9 over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18.9 over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.