FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 239 ML

Carrying SH 239 ML over IRRIGATION CANAL

1 MI N OF TRINIDAD, Las Animas, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 239 ML

The SH 239 ML bridge in Las Animas, Colorado carries SH 239 ML over IRRIGATION CANAL. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 460 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.

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

How SH 239 ML compares

▼ 11.2
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Colorado bridges
207
Bridges in Las Animas · 28 in Poor condition
SH 239 ML 25.9 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
460 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P-19-AV

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 239 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 239 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 SH 239 ML?

SH 239 ML in Las Animas, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 239 ML inspected?

SH 239 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 460 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 239 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 SH 239 ML?

SH 239 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 239 ML?

SH 239 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 239 ML and does age affect safety?

SH 239 ML was built in 2013, making it 13 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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