US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 4.5 MI S of El Paso-Puebl · Structure no. K-18-UA

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,650 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesDraw
Location4.5 MI S of El Paso-Puebl
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.4581, -104.60829
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,650 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$927,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd 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 Sbnd over Draw carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.