FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 70 BUSINESS WBND

Carrying I 70 BUSINESS WBND over HIGHLINE CANAL

JUST S. OF I70 CLIFTON IN, Mesa, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 70 BUSINESS WBND

The I 70 BUSINESS WBND bridge in Mesa, Colorado carries I 70 BUSINESS WBND over HIGHLINE CANAL. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.6 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.3 metric tons.

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

How I 70 BUSINESS WBND compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Colorado bridges
319
Bridges in Mesa · 5 in Poor condition
I 70 BUSINESS WBND 32.3 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.6 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-BI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 (5/9), 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 70 BUSINESS WBND 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 WBND 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 WBND?

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

How often is I 70 BUSINESS WBND inspected?

I 70 BUSINESS WBND'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 WBND 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 WBND?

I 70 BUSINESS WBND has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 70 BUSINESS WBND?

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

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

I 70 BUSINESS WBND 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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