US Bridges

Eldorado Street over I 25 Ml

Fair

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

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eldorado Street over I 25 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Eldorado Street over I 25 Ml in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,404 by 2038. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEldorado Street
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationIn Pueblo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.25308, -104.60976
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,404 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eldorado Street over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eldorado Street 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 Eldorado Street over I 25 Ml carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Eldorado Street over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Eldorado Street over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.