FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 115 ML

Carrying SH 115 ML over SALT CREEK

8.2 MI NE OF PENROSE, Fremont, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
81 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 115 ML

The SH 115 ML bridge in Fremont, Colorado carries SH 115 ML over SALT CREEK. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,900 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 81.4 metric tons.

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

How SH 115 ML compares

▲ 44.3
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Colorado bridges
137
Bridges in Fremont · 9 in Poor condition
SH 115 ML 81.4 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−3.8

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
81.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
23.2 m (76 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
J-17-G

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 115 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 SH 115 ML against other structures in Fremont 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 SH 115 ML?

SH 115 ML in Fremont, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 115 ML inspected?

SH 115 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 8,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 115 ML 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 SH 115 ML?

SH 115 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 81.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 115 ML?

SH 115 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 115 ML and does age affect safety?

SH 115 ML was built in 1938, making it 88 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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