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 | 1937 | 89 | 1,100 |
| DEVILS GULCH | Colorado | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 6,000 |
| LITTLE THOMPSON RIVER | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,500 |
| SHOSHONE INTAKE AR | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 353 |
| BEAVER BROOK | Colorado | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 480 |
| AGRICULTURAL DITCH | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 23,000 |
| LONE TREE GULCH | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 790 |
| TROUT CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,200 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,000 |
| PINE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,700 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,900 |
| MIDDLE FK S.PLATTE RVR | Colorado | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 3,300 |
| MULEY GULCH | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,300 |
| CHASE GULCH | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,300 |
| MORTLAND GULCH | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,000 |
| HUBBARD CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| SHIELDS GULCH | Colorado | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,700 |
| MAGEE GULCH | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,700 |
| ARKANSAS RIVER | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,300 |
| TROUT CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,700 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Good | 1937 | 89 | 6,700 |
| AGATE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,200 |
| TWIN CREEK | Colorado | Good | 1937 | 89 | 5,400 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 29 |
| ARROYO CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,300 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,300 |
| ADOBE GULCH | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,300 |
| HOLBROOK CANAL | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 330 |
| MCCRAE ARROYO | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,600 |
| GAGEBY CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,600 |
| PROWERS ARROYO | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,300 |
| LIMESTONE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,300 |
| GRAY CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 112 |
| Love/Horse Shoe Canal | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,823 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 470 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 250 |
| Supply Ditch | Colorado | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 3,223 |
| COLORADO RIVER | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 412 |
| ALKALI CREEK | Colorado | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 3,400 |
| CROSS CANYON | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,400 |
| SHARPS CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,400 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,400 |
| CAHONE CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,200 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 470 |
| FURNESS ARROYO | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 710 |
| WHISKEY CREEK | Colorado | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 320 |
| DRAW | Colorado | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,000 |
| Blue River | Colorado | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| ST. CHARLES RIVER | Colorado | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 286 |
| TRIB N.FORK CIMARRON RVR | Colorado | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 24 |
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.