Poor Condition Bridges in Colorado
417 bridges rated Poor condition in Colorado. FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Bridges Rated Poor Condition
A bridge is rated Poor when one or more of its major components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) has a condition rating of 4 or below on the FHWA 0–9 scale. Poor condition does not mean imminent danger of collapse, but indicates significant deterioration requiring priority maintenance or replacement. There are 417 such bridges in Colorado.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COW CREEK AR | Colorado | 1938 | 6 | 20.9 m | |
| TRINCHERA CREEK | Colorado | 1950 | 6 | 25.0 m | |
| STEELS FORK CREEK | Colorado | 1950 | 6 | 29.7 m | |
| N. Sterling Outlet Canal | Colorado | 1940 | 6 | 13.2 m | |
| N FK CRYSTAL RV | Colorado | 1970 | 5 | 9.8 m | |
| TURKEY CR | Colorado | 1975 | 5 | 7.4 m | |
| PURGATOIRE RIVER | Colorado | 1950 | 5 | 13.3 m | |
| BEAR CREEK | Colorado | 1950 | 4 | 21.7 m | |
| ROCKY FORD CANAL | Colorado | 1964 | 4 | 7.3 m | |
| AMITY CANAL | Colorado | 1970 | 4 | 12.3 m | |
| Duck Creek | Colorado | 1993 | 3 | 6.1 m | |
| COLORADO RIVER | Colorado | 1982 | 2 | 11.8 m | |
| FT. LYON CANAL | Colorado | 1987 | 1 | 27.1 m | |
| LOST CREEK | Colorado | 1960 | — | 9.4 m | |
| ARKANSAS RIVER | Colorado | 1908 | — | 26.2 m | |
| Harmony No2 Return Canal | Colorado | 1930 | — | 20.0 m | |
| ROCKY FORD HIGHLINE CANA | Colorado | 1950 | — | 11.0 m |
About Poor Condition Bridge Ratings
FHWA rates bridge components on a 0–9 scale. A rating of 4 or below on any major component (deck, superstructure, substructure) classifies the bridge as Poor condition. The bridge remains open to traffic but requires priority attention. Bridges rated 0–2 are immediately closed.