FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OFF RAMP TO TOWER

Carrying OFF RAMP TO TOWER over SECOND CREEK TRIB

SW OF PENA BLVD/TOWER RD, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
65 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OFF RAMP TO TOWER

The OFF RAMP TO TOWER bridge in Denver, Colorado carries OFF RAMP TO TOWER over SECOND CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.3 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,303 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 65.4 metric tons.

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

How OFF RAMP TO TOWER compares

▲ 28.3
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
OFF RAMP TO TOWER 65.4 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
65.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.3 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
17.3 m (57 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,303 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-25-FC-033

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OFF RAMP TO TOWER 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 OFF RAMP TO TOWER 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 OFF RAMP TO TOWER?

OFF RAMP TO TOWER in Denver, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OFF RAMP TO TOWER inspected?

OFF RAMP TO TOWER'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 7,303 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OFF RAMP TO TOWER 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 OFF RAMP TO TOWER?

OFF RAMP TO TOWER has an NBI inventory load rating of 65.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OFF RAMP TO TOWER?

OFF RAMP TO TOWER is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is OFF RAMP TO TOWER and does age affect safety?

OFF RAMP TO TOWER was built in 1999, making it 27 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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