I 225 ML NBND
Carrying I 225 ML NBND over CHERRY CREEK
3.1 MI E of I-25, Arapahoe, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I 225 ML NBND
The I 225 ML NBND bridge in Arapahoe, Colorado carries I 225 ML NBND over CHERRY CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 71.6 meters (235 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 68,000 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 14.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I 225 ML NBND 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
- 1971
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 71.6 m (235 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.6 m (81 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 68,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- F-17-DY
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 225 ML NBND 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 NBND against other structures in Arapahoe 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 NBND?
I 225 ML NBND in Arapahoe, 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 NBND inspected?
I 225 ML NBND'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 68,000 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 NBND 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 NBND?
I 225 ML NBND has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I 225 ML NBND?
I 225 ML NBND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I 225 ML NBND and does age affect safety?
I 225 ML NBND was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
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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