FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHERIDAN BLVD

Carrying SHERIDAN BLVD over LOCAL DRAINAGE

JUST S OF W 120TH AVE, Adams, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHERIDAN BLVD

The SHERIDAN BLVD bridge in Adams, Colorado carries SHERIDAN BLVD over LOCAL DRAINAGE. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,503 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.8 metric tons.

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

How SHERIDAN BLVD compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Colorado bridges
535
Bridges in Adams · 33 in Poor condition
SHERIDAN BLVD 23.8 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.8
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
9.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
58.5 m (192 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,503 vehicles/day
Structure Number
WST19-09-E

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 Adams 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 Adams, 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 16,503 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 23.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHERIDAN BLVD?

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

How old is SHERIDAN BLVD and does age affect safety?

SHERIDAN BLVD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

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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