FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 64 ML

Carrying SH 64 ML over WESTERN FUELS RR

6 MI SE OF DINOSAUR, Rio Blanco, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
71 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 64 ML

The SH 64 ML bridge in Rio Blanco, Colorado carries SH 64 ML over WESTERN FUELS RR. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 71.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SH 64 ML compares

▲ 34.2
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Colorado bridges
54
Bridges in Rio Blanco · 1 in Poor condition
SH 64 ML 71.3 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
71.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
36.3 m (119 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-01-Q

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 64 ML 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 SH 64 ML against other structures in Rio Blanco 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 SH 64 ML?

SH 64 ML in Rio Blanco, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 64 ML inspected?

SH 64 ML'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 1,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 64 ML 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 SH 64 ML?

SH 64 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 71.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 64 ML?

SH 64 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 64 ML and does age affect safety?

SH 64 ML was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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