US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Draw

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 11.2MI N of JCT US 50 W S · Structure no. K-18-CE

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Draw in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,450 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesDraw
Location11.2MI N of JCT US 50 W S
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.46788, -104.61173
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2020)
Projected traffic23,450 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Nbnd over Draw built?

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

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Nbnd over Draw carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.