FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC

Carrying GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC over COLORADO RIVER

0.3 MILES WEST OF U.S. RO, Grand, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC

The GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC bridge in Grand, Colorado carries GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC over COLORADO RIVER. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC compares

▼ 17.1
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Colorado bridges
88
Bridges in Grand · 5 in Poor condition
GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC 20.0 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1520022S0000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC against other structures in Grand and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC?

GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC in Grand, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC inspected?

GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC?

GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC?

GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC and does age affect safety?

GUBBINS-JOHNSON AC was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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