US Bridges

I 25 Ml over Draw

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 2.0 Miles North of SH 165 · Structure no. M-17-R

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 25 Ml over Draw in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 99 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location2.0 Miles North of SH 165
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates37.98549, -104.77213
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2020)
Projected traffic18,900 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I 25 Ml over Draw 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 over Draw carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.