SH 391 ML
Carrying SH 391 ML over CLEAR CREEK
KIPLING 0.65 MI S OF I70, Jefferson, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SH 391 ML
The SH 391 ML bridge in Jefferson, Colorado carries SH 391 ML over CLEAR CREEK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 47.7 meters (157 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 37,000 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SH 391 ML 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
- 1969
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 47.7 m (157 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.8 m (78 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 37,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- E-16-DP
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
SH 391 ML is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SH 391 ML against other structures in Jefferson 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 391 ML?
SH 391 ML in Jefferson, Colorado has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SH 391 ML inspected?
SH 391 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 37,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 391 ML is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SH 391 ML?
SH 391 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SH 391 ML?
SH 391 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SH 391 ML and does age affect safety?
SH 391 ML was built in 1969, making it 57 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.
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