CENTENNIAL PARKWAY
Carrying CENTENNIAL PARKWAY over RIFLE CREEK
.4 MI WEST OF RR AVE, Garfield, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CENTENNIAL PARKWAY
The CENTENNIAL PARKWAY bridge in Garfield, Colorado carries CENTENNIAL PARKWAY over RIFLE CREEK. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.6 meters (159 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,007 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CENTENNIAL PARKWAY 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
- 1954
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 48.6 m (159 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,007 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- F-05-C
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY 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 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY against other structures in Garfield 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 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY?
CENTENNIAL PARKWAY in Garfield, Colorado has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CENTENNIAL PARKWAY inspected?
CENTENNIAL PARKWAY'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 5,007 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CENTENNIAL PARKWAY 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 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY?
CENTENNIAL PARKWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CENTENNIAL PARKWAY?
CENTENNIAL PARKWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CENTENNIAL PARKWAY and does age affect safety?
CENTENNIAL PARKWAY was built in 1954, making it 72 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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