FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

QUEBEC STREET

Carrying QUEBEC STREET over AIRLAWN ROAD

0.2 MI SOUTH OF I70, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: QUEBEC STREET

The QUEBEC STREET bridge in Denver, Colorado carries QUEBEC STREET over AIRLAWN ROAD. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1971, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 49.7 meters (163 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 62,614 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How QUEBEC STREET compares

▼ 4.4
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
QUEBEC STREET 32.7 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
0.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Last Reconstructed
1971
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
49.7 m (163 ft)
Deck Width
27.6 m (91 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
62,614 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-04-BOST-041

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether QUEBEC STREET 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 QUEBEC STREET 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 QUEBEC STREET?

QUEBEC STREET in Denver, Colorado has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is QUEBEC STREET inspected?

QUEBEC STREET'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 62,614 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. QUEBEC STREET 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 QUEBEC STREET?

QUEBEC STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining QUEBEC STREET?

QUEBEC STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is QUEBEC STREET and does age affect safety?

QUEBEC STREET was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 1971.

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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