FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARACHUTE PRK BLVD

Carrying PARACHUTE PRK BLVD over PARACHUTE CREEK

0.25 MI S CNTY RD215, Garfield, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARACHUTE PRK BLVD

The PARACHUTE PRK BLVD bridge in Garfield, Colorado carries PARACHUTE PRK BLVD over PARACHUTE CREEK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 24.1 meters (79 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 591 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.

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

How PARACHUTE PRK BLVD compares

▲ 5.0
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Colorado bridges
167
Bridges in Garfield · 2 in Poor condition
PARACHUTE PRK BLVD 42.1 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.1 m (79 ft)
Deck Width
18.1 m (59 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
591 vehicles/day
Structure Number
PARACHUTE 2

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 PARACHUTE PRK 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 PARACHUTE PRK BLVD against other structures in Garfield 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 PARACHUTE PRK BLVD?

PARACHUTE PRK BLVD in Garfield, Colorado has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARACHUTE PRK BLVD inspected?

PARACHUTE PRK 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 591 vehicles per day.

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

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

PARACHUTE PRK BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARACHUTE PRK BLVD?

PARACHUTE PRK BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PARACHUTE PRK BLVD and does age affect safety?

PARACHUTE PRK BLVD was built in 2015, making it 11 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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