WB MRTN LTHR KING
Carrying WB MRTN LTHR KING over WESTERLY CREEK
JUST E OF BEELER STREET, Denver, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WB MRTN LTHR KING
The WB MRTN LTHR KING bridge in Denver, Colorado carries WB MRTN LTHR KING over WESTERLY CREEK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 80.0 meters (262 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,347 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WB MRTN LTHR KING compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2005
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 80.0 m (262 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,347 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- D-21-WYC-080
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WB MRTN LTHR KING 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 WB MRTN LTHR KING 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 WB MRTN LTHR KING?
WB MRTN LTHR KING in Denver, Colorado has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WB MRTN LTHR KING inspected?
WB MRTN LTHR KING'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 11,347 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WB MRTN LTHR KING 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 WB MRTN LTHR KING?
WB MRTN LTHR KING has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WB MRTN LTHR KING?
WB MRTN LTHR KING is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WB MRTN LTHR KING and does age affect safety?
WB MRTN LTHR KING was built in 2005, making it 21 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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