FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SIMMS STREET

Carrying SIMMS STREET over NORTH COON CREEK

0.2 MI SOUTH OF BELLEVIEW, Jefferson, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SIMMS STREET

The SIMMS STREET bridge in Jefferson, Colorado carries SIMMS STREET over NORTH COON CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.1 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,889 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.

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

How SIMMS STREET compares

▲ 1.5
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Colorado bridges
464
Bridges in Jefferson · 18 in Poor condition
SIMMS STREET 38.6 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.1 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
42.5 m (139 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,889 vehicles/day
Structure Number
H-18-95

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SIMMS STREET 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 SIMMS STREET 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 SIMMS STREET?

SIMMS STREET in Jefferson, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SIMMS STREET inspected?

SIMMS 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 13,889 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SIMMS STREET 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 SIMMS STREET?

SIMMS STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SIMMS STREET?

SIMMS STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SIMMS STREET and does age affect safety?

SIMMS STREET was built in 2002, making it 24 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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