US Bridges

I25 Ml over Draw

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 3.4 MI N of Jct. SH 7 · Structure no. D-17-EG

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I25 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I25 Ml over Draw in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 102,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,900 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 397 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI25 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location3.4 MI N of Jct. SH 7
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates40.04894, -104.97987
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width397 ft (121 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,000 (2020)
Projected traffic147,900 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I25 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I25 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I25 Ml over Draw carry?

About 102,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I25 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 397 ft wide.

Who owns I25 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.