FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CENTRAL PARK BLVD

Carrying CENTRAL PARK BLVD over SMITHRD/ UPRR/ SAND CK

0.5 MI S OF I70, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CENTRAL PARK BLVD

The CENTRAL PARK BLVD bridge in Denver, Colorado carries CENTRAL PARK BLVD over SMITHRD/ UPRR/ SAND CK. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 244.8 meters (803 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 27,939 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.0 metric tons.

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

How CENTRAL PARK BLVD compares

▼ 3.1
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
CENTRAL PARK BLVD 34.0 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
244.8 m (803 ft)
Deck Width
24.7 m (81 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
27,939 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-03-V-300

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 CENTRAL PARK BLVD 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 CENTRAL PARK BLVD 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 CENTRAL PARK BLVD?

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

How often is CENTRAL PARK BLVD inspected?

CENTRAL PARK BLVD'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 27,939 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CENTRAL PARK BLVD 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 CENTRAL PARK BLVD?

CENTRAL PARK BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CENTRAL PARK BLVD?

CENTRAL PARK BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CENTRAL PARK BLVD and does age affect safety?

CENTRAL PARK BLVD was built in 2012, making it 14 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.