Pratt Parkway
Carrying Pratt Parkway over BNRR and 1st Avenue
0.2 Mi N of Boston Ave, Boulder, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Pratt Parkway
The Pratt Parkway bridge in Boulder, Colorado carries Pratt Parkway over BNRR and 1st Avenue. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 13,813 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Pratt Parkway 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1980
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,813 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- LONG-PRAPK-1ST
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 Pratt Parkway 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 Pratt Parkway against other structures in Boulder 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 Pratt Parkway?
Pratt Parkway in Boulder, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Pratt Parkway inspected?
Pratt Parkway'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 13,813 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Pratt Parkway 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 Pratt Parkway?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Pratt Parkway.
Who is responsible for maintaining Pratt Parkway?
Ownership is not specified for Pratt Parkway in the NBI.
How old is Pratt Parkway and does age affect safety?
Pratt Parkway was built in 1980, making it 46 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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