FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Broadlands Drive

Carrying Broadlands Drive over Local Drainage

0.3 Mi N of 136th Ave, Broomfield, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Broadlands Drive

The Broadlands Drive bridge in Broomfield, Colorado carries Broadlands Drive over Local Drainage. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,465 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.1 metric tons.

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

How Broadlands Drive compares

▲ 0.0
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 34%
Higher load rating than 66% of Colorado bridges
66
Bridges in Broomfield
Broadlands Drive 37.1 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
21.5
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
18.2 m (60 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,465 vehicles/day
Structure Number
BFD-BRLND-LONG

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Broadlands Drive 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 Broadlands Drive against other structures in Broomfield 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 Broadlands Drive?

Broadlands Drive in Broomfield, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Broadlands Drive inspected?

Broadlands Drive'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 1,465 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Broadlands Drive 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 Broadlands Drive?

Broadlands Drive has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Broadlands Drive?

Broadlands Drive is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Broadlands Drive and does age affect safety?

Broadlands Drive was built in 1997, making it 29 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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