FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 119 ML SBND

Carrying SH 119 ML SBND over BEASLEY DITCH

@ 55TH ST NE OF BOULDER, Boulder, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 119 ML SBND

The SH 119 ML SBND bridge in Boulder, Colorado carries SH 119 ML SBND over BEASLEY DITCH. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,000 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.4 metric tons.

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

How SH 119 ML SBND compares

▲ 17.3
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Colorado bridges
311
Bridges in Boulder · 7 in Poor condition
SH 119 ML SBND 54.4 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
8.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
54.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
30.6 m (100 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-16-CF

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 119 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 SH 119 ML SBND against other structures in Boulder 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 119 ML SBND?

SH 119 ML SBND in Boulder, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 119 ML SBND inspected?

SH 119 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 22,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 119 ML SBND is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SH 119 ML SBND?

SH 119 ML SBND has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 119 ML SBND?

SH 119 ML SBND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 119 ML SBND and does age affect safety?

SH 119 ML SBND was built in 1971, making it 55 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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