SB I25 ML
Carrying SB I25 ML over SB SH21 RAMP
SH21 AND I25 INT, El Paso, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SB I25 ML
The SB I25 ML bridge in El Paso, Colorado carries SB I25 ML over SB SH21 RAMP. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 61.2 meters (201 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 66,000 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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SB I25 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
- 2021
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 61.2 m (201 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.2 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 66,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- H-17-DF
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SB I25 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 SB I25 ML against other structures in El Paso 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 SB I25 ML?
SB I25 ML in El Paso, Colorado has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SB I25 ML inspected?
SB I25 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 66,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SB I25 ML is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SB I25 ML?
SB I25 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SB I25 ML?
SB I25 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SB I25 ML and does age affect safety?
SB I25 ML was built in 2021, making it 5 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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