US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Drew Dix Parkway

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 2.5 MI N of JCT US 50 W S · Structure no. K-18-DP

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Drew Dix Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Drew Dix Parkway in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,020 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesDrew Dix Parkway
Location2.5 MI N of JCT US 50 W S
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.34298, -104.6197
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic25,020 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Nbnd over Drew Dix Parkway built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Drew Dix Parkway 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 Nbnd over Drew Dix Parkway carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Drew Dix Parkway?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Drew Dix Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.