US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Gw RR

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 2.6 MI No of JCT SH 66 · Structure no. D-17-DB

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Gw RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Gw RR in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,280 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesGw RR
Location2.6 MI No of JCT SH 66
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates40.2422, -104.98012
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2020)
Projected traffic53,280 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Gw RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Gw RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Nbnd over Gw RR carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Gw RR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Gw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.