FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EB PENA BLVD

Carrying EB PENA BLVD over FUTURE PICADILLY RD

0.4 MI EAST OF E-470, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
58 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EB PENA BLVD

The EB PENA BLVD bridge in Denver, Colorado carries EB PENA BLVD over FUTURE PICADILLY RD. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 57.2 meters (188 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 69,239 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 58.4 metric tons.

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

How EB PENA BLVD compares

▲ 21.3
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
EB PENA BLVD 58.4 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
8.5
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
58.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
57.2 m (188 ft)
Deck Width
22.9 m (75 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
69,239 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-31-PB-420

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EB PENA BLVD 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 EB PENA BLVD 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 EB PENA BLVD?

EB PENA BLVD in Denver, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EB PENA BLVD inspected?

EB PENA BLVD'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 69,239 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EB PENA BLVD 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 EB PENA BLVD?

EB PENA BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EB PENA BLVD?

EB PENA BLVD is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is EB PENA BLVD and does age affect safety?

EB PENA BLVD was built in 1992, making it 34 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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