FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHAMBERS ROAD

Carrying CHAMBERS ROAD over MONTBELLO DITCH

AT 46TH AVENUE, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHAMBERS ROAD

The CHAMBERS ROAD bridge in Denver, Colorado carries CHAMBERS ROAD over MONTBELLO DITCH. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31,946 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 culvert at 6/9. 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 CHAMBERS ROAD 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
CHAMBERS ROAD 32.7 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
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
1980
Last Reconstructed
2000
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
48.5 m (159 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
31,946 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-20-MB-640

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHAMBERS ROAD 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 CHAMBERS ROAD 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 CHAMBERS ROAD?

CHAMBERS ROAD in Denver, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHAMBERS ROAD inspected?

CHAMBERS ROAD'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 31,946 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHAMBERS ROAD 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 CHAMBERS ROAD?

CHAMBERS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHAMBERS ROAD?

CHAMBERS ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CHAMBERS ROAD and does age affect safety?

CHAMBERS ROAD was built in 1980, making it 46 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.

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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