SH 45 Ml Lake Ave over I 25 Ml
FairPueblo County, Colorado · S. End of Pueblo · Structure no. L-18-BA
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 45 Ml Lake Ave over I 25 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 45 Ml Lake Ave over I 25 Ml in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,800 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 45 Ml Lake Ave over I 25 Ml built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SH 45 Ml Lake 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 45 Ml Lake Ave over I 25 Ml carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 45 Ml Lake Ave over I 25 Ml?
The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns SH 45 Ml Lake Ave over I 25 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.