FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

22ND ST RAMP

Carrying 22ND ST RAMP over COORS FLD LOT/RAILROAD

JUST W OF WAZEE STREET, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 22ND ST RAMP

The 22ND ST RAMP bridge in Denver, Colorado carries 22ND ST RAMP over COORS FLD LOT/RAILROAD. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 221.3 meters (726 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,064 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 6/9, 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 42.9 metric tons.

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

How 22ND ST RAMP compares

▲ 5.8
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
22ND ST RAMP 42.9 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.9 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
5
Structure Length
221.3 m (726 ft)
Deck Width
20.1 m (66 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30,064 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-03-V-034A

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 22ND ST RAMP 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 22ND ST RAMP 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 22ND ST RAMP?

22ND ST RAMP in Denver, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 22ND ST RAMP inspected?

22ND ST RAMP'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 30,064 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 22ND ST RAMP 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 22ND ST RAMP?

22ND ST RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 22ND ST RAMP?

22ND ST RAMP is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 22ND ST RAMP and does age affect safety?

22ND ST RAMP 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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