US Bridges

Northern Ave over I 25 Ml

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo · Structure no. L-18-AQ

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,741
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northern Ave over I 25 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northern Ave over I 25 Ml in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 14,741 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,394 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorthern Ave
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationIn Pueblo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.24406, -104.61238
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,741 (2021)
Projected traffic17,394 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northern Ave over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northern Ave over I 25 Ml 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 Northern Ave over I 25 Ml carry?

About 14,741 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Northern Ave over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Northern Ave over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.