FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S. PLATTE RIVER DR

Carrying S. PLATTE RIVER DR over SANDERSON GULCH

0.1 MI N OF FLORIDA, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
93 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S. PLATTE RIVER DR

The S. PLATTE RIVER DR bridge in Denver, Colorado carries S. PLATTE RIVER DR over SANDERSON GULCH. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 20.8 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,581 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 92.7 metric tons.

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

How S. PLATTE RIVER DR compares

▲ 55.6
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
S. PLATTE RIVER DR 92.7 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
92.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
20.8 m (68 ft)
Deck Width
124.2 m (408 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,581 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-12-SG-170A

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S. PLATTE RIVER DR 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 S. PLATTE RIVER DR 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 S. PLATTE RIVER DR?

S. PLATTE RIVER DR in Denver, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S. PLATTE RIVER DR inspected?

S. PLATTE RIVER DR'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 2,581 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S. PLATTE RIVER DR 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 S. PLATTE RIVER DR?

S. PLATTE RIVER DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 92.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S. PLATTE RIVER DR?

S. PLATTE RIVER DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is S. PLATTE RIVER DR and does age affect safety?

S. PLATTE RIVER DR was built in 2020, making it 6 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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