FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOOKER ST

Carrying HOOKER ST over WEIR GULCH

AT 3RD AVENUE, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOOKER ST

The HOOKER ST bridge in Denver, Colorado carries HOOKER ST over WEIR GULCH. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.0 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 953 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.0 metric tons.

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

How HOOKER ST compares

▼ 14.1
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
HOOKER ST 23.0 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
23.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.0 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
68.3 m (224 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
953 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-17-WG-180

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOOKER 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 HOOKER 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 HOOKER ST?

HOOKER ST in Denver, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOOKER ST inspected?

HOOKER 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 953 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOOKER 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 HOOKER ST?

HOOKER ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOOKER ST?

HOOKER ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HOOKER ST and does age affect safety?

HOOKER ST was built in 1979, making it 47 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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