US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over ST Charles River

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 7.4 MI S of Pueblo · Structure no. L-18-CE

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over ST Charles River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over ST Charles River in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 187 ft (57 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesST Charles River
Location7.4 MI S of Pueblo
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.12073, -104.67137
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml Sbnd over ST Charles River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over ST Charles River 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 ST Charles River carry?

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

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over ST Charles River?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over ST Charles River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.