US Bridges

SH 165 Ml over I 25 Ml

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · Int. to Colorado City · Structure no. M-17-AN

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 165 Ml over I 25 Ml is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 165 Ml over I 25 Ml in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,408 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 165 Ml
CrossesI 25 Ml
LocationInt. to Colorado City
RouteState Highway 165A
Coordinates37.96236, -104.79573
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic4,408 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 165 Ml over I 25 Ml built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 165 Ml 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 165 Ml over I 25 Ml carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 165 Ml over I 25 Ml?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 165 Ml over I 25 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.