DENVER WEST BLVD
Carrying DENVER WEST BLVD over I 70 ML
0.9 MI E OF JCT US 40, Jefferson, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DENVER WEST BLVD
The DENVER WEST BLVD bridge in Jefferson, Colorado carries DENVER WEST BLVD over I 70 ML. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 23,250 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DENVER WEST BLVD compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 23,250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- F-16-LZ
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DENVER WEST 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 DENVER WEST BLVD against other structures in Jefferson 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 DENVER WEST BLVD?
DENVER WEST BLVD in Jefferson, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DENVER WEST BLVD inspected?
DENVER WEST 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 23,250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DENVER WEST BLVD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DENVER WEST BLVD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for DENVER WEST BLVD.
Who is responsible for maintaining DENVER WEST BLVD?
Ownership is not specified for DENVER WEST BLVD in the NBI.
How old is DENVER WEST BLVD and does age affect safety?
DENVER WEST BLVD was built in 1996, making it 30 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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