I 25 Ml over Bessemer Ditch
FairPueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo · Structure no. L-18-AS
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 25 Ml over Bessemer Ditch is a concrete slab carrying I 25 Ml over Bessemer Ditch 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,360 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 25 Ml over Bessemer Ditch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 25 Ml over Bessemer Ditch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I 25 Ml over Bessemer Ditch carry?
About 39,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 25 Ml over Bessemer Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns I 25 Ml over Bessemer Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.