FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RAMP/EVANS AVE NW

Carrying RAMP/EVANS AVE NW over RAMP TO EVANS AVE[NW] R

2.10 MI N OF JCT US 285, Denver, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RAMP/EVANS AVE NW

The RAMP/EVANS AVE NW bridge in Denver, Colorado carries RAMP/EVANS AVE NW over RAMP TO EVANS AVE[NW] R. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 36.3 meters (119 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 76,000 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 36.2 metric tons.

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

How RAMP/EVANS AVE NW compares

▼ 0.9
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of Colorado bridges
458
Bridges in Denver · 3 in Poor condition
RAMP/EVANS AVE NW 36.2 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
36.3 m (119 ft)
Deck Width
12.6 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
76,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
F-16-PN

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAMP/EVANS AVE NW 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 RAMP/EVANS AVE NW 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 RAMP/EVANS AVE NW?

RAMP/EVANS AVE NW 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 RAMP/EVANS AVE NW inspected?

RAMP/EVANS AVE NW'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 76,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAMP/EVANS AVE NW 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 RAMP/EVANS AVE NW?

RAMP/EVANS AVE NW has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RAMP/EVANS AVE NW?

RAMP/EVANS AVE NW is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RAMP/EVANS AVE NW and does age affect safety?

RAMP/EVANS AVE NW was built in 1986, making it 40 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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