Mesa Ave over I 25 Ml
FairPueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo · Structure no. L-18-AU
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,933
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mesa Ave over I 25 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mesa 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 5 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 1,933 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,281 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 52 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mesa Ave over I 25 Ml built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mesa 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 Mesa Ave over I 25 Ml carry?
About 1,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mesa Ave over I 25 Ml?
The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Mesa Ave over I 25 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.