US Bridges

I 25 Service RD over Cf+i Water Lines SR

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · S Edge of Pueblo · Structure no. L-18-J

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Service RD over Cf+i Water Lines SR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Service RD over Cf+i Water Lines SR 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 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 25 Service RD
CrossesCf+i Water Lines SR
LocationS Edge of Pueblo
RouteInterstate 25A
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.19018, -104.63379
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2021)
Projected traffic560 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Service RD over Cf+i Water Lines SR built?

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

What condition is I 25 Service RD over Cf+i Water Lines SR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I 25 Service RD over Cf+i Water Lines SR carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Service RD over Cf+i Water Lines SR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Service RD over Cf+i Water Lines SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.