FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 350 ML

Carrying US 350 ML over FURNESS ARROYO

7.6 MI NE OF JCT US 160, Las Animas, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 350 ML

The US 350 ML bridge in Las Animas, Colorado carries US 350 ML over FURNESS ARROYO. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.0 meters (69 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 710 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.0 metric tons.

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

How US 350 ML compares

▼ 12.1
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Colorado bridges
207
Bridges in Las Animas · 28 in Poor condition
US 350 ML 25.0 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.0 m (69 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
710 vehicles/day
Structure Number
O-19-I

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 US 350 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 US 350 ML against other structures in Las Animas 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 US 350 ML?

US 350 ML in Las Animas, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 350 ML inspected?

US 350 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 710 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 350 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 US 350 ML?

US 350 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 350 ML?

US 350 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 350 ML and does age affect safety?

US 350 ML was built in 1937, making it 89 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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