I 225 ML
Carrying I 225 ML over SMITH RD,UP RR
0.4 MI S. OF JCT I70, Adams, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I 225 ML
The I 225 ML bridge in Adams, Colorado carries I 225 ML over SMITH RD,UP RR. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 97.1 meters (319 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 121,000 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I 225 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
- 1994
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 97.1 m (319 ft)
- Deck Width
- 52.7 m (173 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 121,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- E-17-OR
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 225 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 I 225 ML against other structures in Adams 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 225 ML?
I 225 ML in Adams, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I 225 ML inspected?
I 225 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 121,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 225 ML 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 I 225 ML?
I 225 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I 225 ML?
I 225 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I 225 ML and does age affect safety?
I 225 ML was built in 1994, making it 32 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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