ADAMS ST
Carrying ADAMS ST over EAST HARVARD GULCH
ADAMS AND VASSAR AVE, Denver, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ADAMS ST
The ADAMS ST bridge in Denver, Colorado carries ADAMS ST over EAST HARVARD GULCH. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 20.7 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 364 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 21.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ADAMS ST compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 20.7 m (68 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.4 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 364 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- D-13-HGE-240
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ADAMS 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 ADAMS 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 ADAMS ST?
ADAMS ST in Denver, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ADAMS ST inspected?
ADAMS 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 364 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ADAMS ST 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 ADAMS ST?
ADAMS ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ADAMS ST?
ADAMS ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ADAMS ST and does age affect safety?
ADAMS ST was built in 1967, making it 59 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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