FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MONACO PRKWY

Carrying MONACO PRKWY over CHERRY CREEK

MONACO AT CHERRY CREEK DR, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MONACO PRKWY

The MONACO PRKWY bridge in Denver, Colorado carries MONACO PRKWY over CHERRY CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 55.5 meters (182 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,282 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.6 metric tons.

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

How MONACO PRKWY compares

▼ 16.5
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
MONACO PRKWY 20.6 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.8
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
10.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
55.5 m (182 ft)
Deck Width
27.4 m (90 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25,282 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-01-CC-320

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

MONACO PRKWY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare MONACO PRKWY against other structures in Denver 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 MONACO PRKWY?

MONACO PRKWY in Denver, Colorado has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MONACO PRKWY inspected?

MONACO PRKWY'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 25,282 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MONACO PRKWY is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MONACO PRKWY?

MONACO PRKWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MONACO PRKWY?

MONACO PRKWY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MONACO PRKWY and does age affect safety?

MONACO PRKWY was built in 1964, making it 62 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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