I 225 ML
I 225 ML in 1900 Jewell AVE, Arapahoe County, Colorado received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1971, the bridge carries 123K vehicles daily on I 225 ML over Draw. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I 225 ML carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1971 and is now 55 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I 225 ML carries an average daily traffic count of 123,000 vehicles, with 11 lane(s) crossing Draw. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I 225 ML is a 55-year-old bridge located 1900 Jewell AVE in Arapahoe County, Colorado. The bridge carries I 225 ML over Draw with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 123K vehicles per day. Built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, the structure spans 7.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I 225 ML has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I 225 ML was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, making it 55 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 225 ML carries approximately 123K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 7.3 meters long and located on I 225 ML in 1900 Jewell AVE, Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Yes, I 225 ML is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I 225 ML is located 1900 Jewell AVE in Arapahoe County, Colorado. The bridge carries I 225 ML over Draw. Its coordinates are 39.681761, -104.828556. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 225 ML carries I 225 ML over Draw. The bridge is 7.3 meters long and was built in 1971, with reconstruction in 2005.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.