FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHERIDAN BLVD

Carrying SHERIDAN BLVD over LOCAL DRAINAGE

.01 MI S OF ONTARIO AVE, Jefferson, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHERIDAN BLVD

The SHERIDAN BLVD bridge in Jefferson, Colorado carries SHERIDAN BLVD over LOCAL DRAINAGE. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.2 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 346 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How SHERIDAN BLVD compares

▼ 4.4
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Colorado bridges
464
Bridges in Jefferson · 18 in Poor condition
SHERIDAN BLVD 32.7 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.2 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
346 vehicles/day
Structure Number
J-16-102

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHERIDAN 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 SHERIDAN 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 SHERIDAN BLVD?

SHERIDAN BLVD in Jefferson, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SHERIDAN BLVD inspected?

SHERIDAN 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 346 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHERIDAN 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 SHERIDAN BLVD?

SHERIDAN BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHERIDAN BLVD?

SHERIDAN BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SHERIDAN BLVD and does age affect safety?

SHERIDAN BLVD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

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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