US Bridges

I 25 Ml over US 50 Bus. Rte.

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo I25/SANTA Fe · Structure no. K-18-AX

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over US 50 Bus. Rte. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml over US 50 Bus. Rte. in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,180 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesUS 50 Bus. Rte.
LocationIn Pueblo I25/SANTA Fe
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.25579, -104.60703
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2020)
Projected traffic60,180 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$881,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml over US 50 Bus. Rte. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I 25 Ml over US 50 Bus. Rte. 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 US 50 Bus. Rte. carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over US 50 Bus. Rte.?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over US 50 Bus. Rte.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.