US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Draw

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 2.8 MI N of JCT US 50 W S · Structure no. K-18-AB

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml over Draw in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 97 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,900 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location2.8 MI N of JCT US 50 W S
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.34772, -104.61984
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic46,900 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Draw built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is I 25 Ml over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml over Draw carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.