FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP

Carrying LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP over 84TH AVENUE

SW CORNER TERM BLDG, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP

The LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP bridge in Denver, Colorado carries LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP over 84TH AVENUE. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 133.7 meters (439 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,216 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.0 metric tons.

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

How LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP compares

▼ 10.1
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP 27.0 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.9
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
133.7 m (439 ft)
Deck Width
13.9 m (46 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
6,216 vehicles/day
Structure Number
D-31-PB-821A

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) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP 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 LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP 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 LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP?

LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP in Denver, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP inspected?

LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP'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 6,216 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP 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 LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP?

LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP?

LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP and does age affect safety?

LEV 5 SW TERM RAMP was built in 2014, making it 12 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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