US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Burnt Mill Road

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 12 MI So of JCT US 50 Pue · Structure no. L-18-B

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Burnt Mill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Burnt Mill Road in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesBurnt Mill Road
Location12 MI So of JCT US 50 Pue
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.12809, -104.67027
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2020)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml Sbnd over Burnt Mill Road built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Burnt Mill Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Sbnd over Burnt Mill Road carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Burnt Mill Road?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Burnt Mill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.