FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WBND I70 Off Ramp

Carrying WBND I70 Off Ramp over SOUTH PLATTE RIVER

DENVER @ Washington St, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WBND I70 Off Ramp

The WBND I70 Off Ramp bridge in Denver, Colorado carries WBND I70 Off Ramp over SOUTH PLATTE RIVER. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 91.7 meters (301 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 73,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How WBND I70 Off Ramp compares

▲ 3.7
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
WBND I70 Off Ramp 40.8 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
6.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
91.7 m (301 ft)
Deck Width
11.8 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
73,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
E-17-UX

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WBND I70 Off 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 WBND I70 Off 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 WBND I70 Off Ramp?

WBND I70 Off Ramp 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 WBND I70 Off Ramp inspected?

WBND I70 Off 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 73,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WBND I70 Off Ramp 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 WBND I70 Off Ramp?

WBND I70 Off Ramp has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WBND I70 Off Ramp?

WBND I70 Off Ramp is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WBND I70 Off Ramp and does age affect safety?

WBND I70 Off Ramp was built in 2003, making it 23 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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