FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Broadway

Carrying Broadway over Four Mile Creek/Bike Pth

At Rosewood Avenue, Boulder, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Broadway

The Broadway bridge in Boulder, Colorado carries Broadway over Four Mile Creek/Bike Pth. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.0 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,874 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How Broadway compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Colorado bridges
311
Bridges in Boulder · 7 in Poor condition
Broadway 32.4 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Last Reconstructed
2022
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.0 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
21.5 m (71 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,874 vehicles/day
Structure Number
BOLD-BRDWAY-4MI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Broadway 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 Broadway 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 Broadway?

Broadway in Boulder, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Broadway inspected?

Broadway'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 11,874 vehicles per day.

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

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

Broadway has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Broadway?

Broadway is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Broadway and does age affect safety?

Broadway was built in 1994, making it 32 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.

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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