SH 257 Ml over Big Thompson River
Weld County, Colorado · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 257 Ml over Big Thompson River in Weld County, Colorado, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 376 of the 608 inventoried bridges in Weld County rated fair (61.8%); 21 (3.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 166 ft |
| Location | 0.8 Mi No of Jct SH 60 |
| NBI structure number | C-17-Z |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Weld County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 25 Ml over Draw | 2004 | 102,000 | Fair |
| I25 Ml over Draw | 2004 | 102,000 | Fair |
| I 25 ML & Ramps over Channel Md-b | 2000 | 91,000 | Good |
| I 25 Ml and Fr Rds over Lower Boulder Ditch | 2000 | 91,000 | Good |
| I 25 Ml Nbnd over SH 60 Ml | 2023 | 86,000 | Good |
| I 25 Ml Sbnd over Weld County Road 46 | 2022 | 83,000 | Good |
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