FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RAMP TO US24ML WB

Carrying RAMP TO US24ML WB over SPRING CREEK R

OVER SPRING CREEK, El Paso, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RAMP TO US24ML WB

The RAMP TO US24ML WB bridge in El Paso, Colorado carries RAMP TO US24ML WB over SPRING CREEK R. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 84.6 meters (278 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,100 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 8/9, 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 19.7 metric tons.

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

How RAMP TO US24ML WB compares

▼ 17.4
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Colorado bridges
686
Bridges in El Paso · 17 in Poor condition
RAMP TO US24ML WB 19.7 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.3
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
19.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
84.6 m (278 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
I-17-JE

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAMP TO US24ML WB 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 RAMP TO US24ML WB 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 RAMP TO US24ML WB?

RAMP TO US24ML WB in El Paso, Colorado has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RAMP TO US24ML WB inspected?

RAMP TO US24ML WB'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 4,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAMP TO US24ML WB 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 RAMP TO US24ML WB?

RAMP TO US24ML WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RAMP TO US24ML WB?

RAMP TO US24ML WB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RAMP TO US24ML WB and does age affect safety?

RAMP TO US24ML WB was built in 1995, making it 31 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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