Historic Bridges in Colorado
857 bridges built before 1951 in Colorado still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 857 bridges in Colorado built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 7,400 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,700 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,200 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,500 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,000 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,000 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,000 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,000 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,900 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,900 |
| AMITY CANAL | Colorado | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 470 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 470 |
| RITO AGUA DULCE | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 12 |
| TREMENTINA CREEK | Colorado | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 8 |
| TRIB. WEST CARRIZO CREEK | Colorado | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 18 |
| MOORE CANYON CREEK | Colorado | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| OU CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4 |
| CANYON DEL AGUA CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 32 |
| UNNAMED NATURAL DRAINAGE | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3 |
| POWELL ARROYO CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 109 |
| LEITENSDORFER ARROYO | Colorado | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 290 |
| COON CREEK | Colorado | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 19 |
| SCHOOL HOUSE GULCH | Colorado | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 14 |
| DOVE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,700 |
| CROOKED ARROYO | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 320 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 320 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,100 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 470 |
| TAYLOR ARROYO | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 470 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 330 |
| CAT CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 420 |
| BEAR CREEK | Colorado | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,000 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| TIMPAS CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 22 |
| N FK CONEJOS RIVER | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 530 |
| TRIB. NORTH BUTTE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6 |
| TRIB MIDD PLUM CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2 |
| MONTE VISTA CANAL | Colorado | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 76 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,900 |
| BIG THOMPSON RIVER | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,900 |
| SOUTH PLATTE RIVER | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 12,500 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 111 |
| YAMPA RIVER | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,700 |
| LOST CREEK SR | Colorado | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 135 |
| CLEAR CREEK SR | Colorado | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 917 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 28 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,700 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,000 |
| GRAPE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,200 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.