FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Iris Avenue/34 St

Carrying Iris Avenue/34 St over Wonderland Creek

Iris Ave and 34th St., Boulder, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Iris Avenue/34 St

The Iris Avenue/34 St bridge in Boulder, Colorado carries Iris Avenue/34 St over Wonderland Creek. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.7 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,937 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 7/9. 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 36.3 metric tons.

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

How Iris Avenue/34 St compares

▼ 0.8
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of Colorado bridges
311
Bridges in Boulder · 7 in Poor condition
Iris Avenue/34 St 36.3 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.7 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
16.3 m (53 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,937 vehicles/day
Structure Number
BOLD-41-IRISAVE

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Iris Avenue/34 St 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 Iris Avenue/34 St against other structures in Boulder 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 Iris Avenue/34 St?

Iris Avenue/34 St in Boulder, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Iris Avenue/34 St inspected?

Iris Avenue/34 St'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 1,937 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Iris Avenue/34 St 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 Iris Avenue/34 St?

Iris Avenue/34 St has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Iris Avenue/34 St?

Iris Avenue/34 St is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Iris Avenue/34 St and does age affect safety?

Iris Avenue/34 St was built in 2017, making it 9 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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