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.