I 25 Nbnd over Graneros Creek
PoorPueblo County, Colorado · 20.3 Miles North of US 16 · Structure no. M-17-O
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 25 Nbnd over Graneros Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Nbnd over Graneros Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,890 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 25 Nbnd over Graneros Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 25 Nbnd over Graneros Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I 25 Nbnd over Graneros Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I 25 Nbnd over Graneros Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I 25 Nbnd over Graneros Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.