FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CRAWFORD GULCH RD

Carrying CRAWFORD GULCH RD over VAN BIBBER CREEK

2. MI N OF GOLDEN GATE RD, Jefferson, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CRAWFORD GULCH RD

The CRAWFORD GULCH RD bridge in Jefferson, Colorado carries CRAWFORD GULCH RD over VAN BIBBER CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 273 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

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 33.9 metric tons.

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

How CRAWFORD GULCH RD compares

▼ 3.2
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of Colorado bridges
464
Bridges in Jefferson · 18 in Poor condition
CRAWFORD GULCH RD 33.9 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
33.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
28.0 m (92 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
273 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C-24-43

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CRAWFORD GULCH RD 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 CRAWFORD GULCH RD against other structures in Jefferson 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 CRAWFORD GULCH RD?

CRAWFORD GULCH RD in Jefferson, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CRAWFORD GULCH RD inspected?

CRAWFORD GULCH RD'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 273 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CRAWFORD GULCH RD 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 CRAWFORD GULCH RD?

CRAWFORD GULCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CRAWFORD GULCH RD?

CRAWFORD GULCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CRAWFORD GULCH RD and does age affect safety?

CRAWFORD GULCH RD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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