US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Arroyo

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S. of Trinidad · Structure no. P-18-E

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml over Arroyo in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,160 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 210 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesArroyo
Location0.5 MI S. of Trinidad
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.15214, -104.51944
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width210 ft (64 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2020)
Projected traffic20,160 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Arroyo built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Arroyo 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 over Arroyo carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Arroyo?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 210 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.