US Bridges

Central Ave over I 25 Ml

Fair

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

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,808
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over I 25 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over I 25 Ml in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,808 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,034 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationIn Pueblo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.24222, -104.61275
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,808 (2021)
Projected traffic8,034 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central 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 Central Ave over I 25 Ml carry?

About 6,808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.