FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Wapiti Street

Carrying Wapiti Street over Fraser River

North of Safeway, Grand, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Wapiti Street

The Wapiti Street bridge in Grand, Colorado carries Wapiti Street over Fraser River. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.7 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 640 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.5 metric tons.

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

How Wapiti Street compares

▼ 5.6
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Colorado bridges
88
Bridges in Grand · 5 in Poor condition
Wapiti Street 31.5 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.7
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
31.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.7 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
20.1 m (66 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
640 vehicles/day
Structure Number
FRSRWAPITI

How to read this record

Wapiti Street is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare Wapiti Street against other structures in Grand 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 Wapiti Street?

Wapiti Street in Grand, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Wapiti Street inspected?

Wapiti Street'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 640 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Wapiti Street is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Wapiti Street?

Wapiti Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Wapiti Street?

Wapiti Street is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Wapiti Street and does age affect safety?

Wapiti Street 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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