I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU
Carrying I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU over DRAW
IN DEERTRAIL, Arapahoe, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU
The I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU bridge in Arapahoe, Colorado carries I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU over DRAW. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 940 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 940 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- F-20-BP
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU 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 70 DEERTRAIL SPU 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 70 DEERTRAIL SPU?
I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU in Arapahoe, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU inspected?
I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU'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 940 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU 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 70 DEERTRAIL SPU?
I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU?
I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU and does age affect safety?
I 70 DEERTRAIL SPU was built in 1965, making it 61 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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