FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 70 BUSINESS EBND

Carrying I 70 BUSINESS EBND over HIGHLINE CANAL

JUST S OF I70 CLIFTON INT, Mesa, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 70 BUSINESS EBND

The I 70 BUSINESS EBND bridge in Mesa, Colorado carries I 70 BUSINESS EBND over HIGHLINE CANAL. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.7 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 5/9. 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 27.2 metric tons.

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

How I 70 BUSINESS EBND compares

▼ 9.9
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Colorado bridges
319
Bridges in Mesa · 5 in Poor condition
I 70 BUSINESS EBND 27.2 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.1
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.7 m (91 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
H-03-BG

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 70 BUSINESS EBND 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 BUSINESS EBND against other structures in Mesa 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 BUSINESS EBND?

I 70 BUSINESS EBND in Mesa, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I 70 BUSINESS EBND inspected?

I 70 BUSINESS EBND'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 7,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 70 BUSINESS EBND 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 BUSINESS EBND?

I 70 BUSINESS EBND has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 70 BUSINESS EBND?

I 70 BUSINESS EBND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I 70 BUSINESS EBND and does age affect safety?

I 70 BUSINESS EBND was built in 1963, making it 63 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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