Denver County Bridge Report Card
Denver County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Denver County, Colorado
Denver County has 457 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.0% is at or below the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 374,242 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Denver County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 457 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 374,242 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.0% | 3.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.0% of measured traffic | 1.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 34 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 18,883,407 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 34 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 374,242 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Denver County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 225 Ml over Goldsmith Gulch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 128,000 | 1971 |
| Ramp To I 25 Nbnd over US 6 Ml | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 107,500 | 1989 |
| SH 35 Ml over Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60,000 | 1962 |
| Speer BLVD Sbnd over I 25 Ml | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 23,671 | 1952 |
| SH 95 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,500 | 1961 |
| SH 95 Ml Sbnd over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,500 | 1961 |
| 23rd Avenue over I 25 Ml | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,261 | 1952 |
| Perry Street over US 6 Ml | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,607 | 1964 |
| 44th AVE over I 25 Ml | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,203 | 1988 |
| I 25 Ml over Rtd Pedestrian Underpass | High traffic | Fair | 261,000 | 2003 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.