US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Greenhorn Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 1 MI So of JCT SH 165 Ml · Structure no. M-17-AZ

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Greenhorn Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Greenhorn Creek 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,890 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesGreenhorn Creek
Location1 MI So of JCT SH 165 Ml
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.94959, -104.80284
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,890 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 Greenhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Greenhorn Creek 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 Greenhorn Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Greenhorn Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Greenhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.