EB 20TH ST
Carrying EB 20TH ST over S PLATTE RIVER
E OF I-25 AT S PLATTE RIV, Denver, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EB 20TH ST
The EB 20TH ST bridge in Denver, Colorado carries EB 20TH ST over S PLATTE RIVER. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 83.3 meters (273 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,726 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 25.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EB 20TH ST compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1994
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 83.3 m (273 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.8 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,726 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- D-03-V-051
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 EB 20TH 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 EB 20TH ST 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 EB 20TH ST?
EB 20TH ST 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 EB 20TH ST inspected?
EB 20TH 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 11,726 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EB 20TH ST 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 EB 20TH ST?
EB 20TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EB 20TH ST?
EB 20TH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is EB 20TH ST and does age affect safety?
EB 20TH ST 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.
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