I 25 ML SBND
Carrying I 25 ML SBND over BNSF RR
0.5 MI N OF JCT SH 14, Larimer, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I 25 ML SBND
The I 25 ML SBND bridge in Larimer, Colorado carries I 25 ML SBND over BNSF RR. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.1 meters (125 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I 25 ML SBND compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 38.1 m (125 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B-16-ES
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 25 ML SBND is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I 25 ML SBND against other structures in Larimer and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I 25 ML SBND?
I 25 ML SBND in Larimer, Colorado has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I 25 ML SBND inspected?
I 25 ML SBND's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 25 ML SBND is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I 25 ML SBND?
I 25 ML SBND has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I 25 ML SBND?
I 25 ML SBND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I 25 ML SBND and does age affect safety?
I 25 ML SBND was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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