US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Lone Tree Creek

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 3.8 MI S. of Wyoming S.L. · Structure no. A-17-AC

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Lone Tree Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Lone Tree Creek in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,900 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location3.8 MI S. of Wyoming S.L.
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates40.94576, -104.92547
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 Nbnd over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Lone Tree 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Nbnd over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.