FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARK AVE WEST

Carrying PARK AVE WEST over BNSF RR,RTD, S PLATTE R

WEST OF 22ND ST RAMP, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARK AVE WEST

The PARK AVE WEST bridge in Denver, Colorado carries PARK AVE WEST over BNSF RR,RTD, S PLATTE R. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 10 sections, stretching 574.5 meters (1885 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 58,934 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.

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

How PARK AVE WEST compares

▼ 1.8
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
PARK AVE WEST 35.3 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
8.1
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
10
Structure Length
574.5 m (1885 ft)
Deck Width
39.0 m (128 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
58,934 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-03-V-030(A)

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARK AVE WEST 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 PARK AVE WEST 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 PARK AVE WEST?

PARK AVE WEST in Denver, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARK AVE WEST inspected?

PARK AVE WEST'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 58,934 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for PARK AVE WEST?

PARK AVE WEST has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARK AVE WEST?

PARK AVE WEST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PARK AVE WEST and does age affect safety?

PARK AVE WEST was built in 1994, making it 32 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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