FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD

Carrying SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD over SANDERSON GULCH

Federal N of Evans Ave, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD

The SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD bridge in Denver, Colorado carries SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD over SANDERSON GULCH. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 33,000 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.0 metric tons.

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

How SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD compares

▲ 12.9
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD 50.0 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
50.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
2008
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
32.5 m (107 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
33,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
F-16-AP

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 88-FEDERAL 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 SH 88-FEDERAL 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 SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD?

SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD in Denver, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD inspected?

SH 88-FEDERAL 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 33,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 88-FEDERAL 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 SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD?

SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD?

SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD and does age affect safety?

SH 88-FEDERAL BLVD was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.

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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