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 | 1936 | 90 | 3,900 |
| TWIN CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,900 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,400 |
| MUDDY CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 300 |
| ALKALI CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 300 |
| CEDAR WASH | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 25,000 |
| BLUE CREEK | Colorado | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,800 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,600 |
| HAYDEN CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,600 |
| E. FORK HAYDEN CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,600 |
| TEXAS CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,300 |
| OAK CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,300 |
| FOX CANYON CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,600 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,500 |
| BAKERS GULCH | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,500 |
| OAK CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,900 |
| BIG DRY CREEK | Colorado | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 6,600 |
| BESSEMER DITCH | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 17,000 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 480 |
| SPRING CREEK | Colorado | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 339 |
| HORSE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 340 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 450 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,200 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Colorado | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,600 |
| WILLOW CREEK OVERFLOW | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,600 |
| TRIB. BURRO CANYON CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 64 |
| Little Thompson River | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 42 |
| IRON SPRINGS ARROYO | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 470 |
| IRON SPRINGS ARROYO | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 470 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 470 |
| MANCOS RIVER | Colorado | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 530 |
| CULEBRA CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 800 |
| RITO SECO CREEK | Colorado | Good | 1936 | 90 | 440 |
| ZARACILLO CANYON | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 520 |
| S FK PURGATOIRE RIVER | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 520 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 520 |
| BURRO RIVER | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,500 |
| NORTH BUTTE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8 |
| TWO BUTTES CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 45 |
| CAT CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 13 |
| White River | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 57 |
| White River | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 146 |
| FOURMILE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 219 |
| CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| SALTER CANYON | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 63 |
| CABIN CANYON | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 27 |
| COAL CREEK | Colorado | Good | 1937 | 89 | 37 |
| NARRAGUINNEP CANYON | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 20 |
| CANAL | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,200 |
| POINT-O-ROCKS CANAL | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,100 |
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.