US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Road to Wooten

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 2.2 MI N of New Mexico Sl · Structure no. P-19-U

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Road to Wooten is a concrete tee beam carrying I 25 Ml over Road to Wooten in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 60 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 107 ft wide.

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesRoad to Wooten
Location2.2 MI N of New Mexico Sl
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.02062, -104.49108
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2020)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Road to Wooten built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Road to Wooten 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 Road to Wooten carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Road to Wooten?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Road to Wooten?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.