EAST 7TH STREET
Carrying EAST 7TH STREET over UNNAMED DRAINAGE
EAST OF L WAY, Montezuma, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST 7TH STREET
The EAST 7TH STREET bridge in Montezuma, Colorado carries EAST 7TH STREET over UNNAMED DRAINAGE. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,740 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST 7TH STREET compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2005
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.8 m (78 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,740 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- Ctz-7th1500blk
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST 7TH STREET 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 EAST 7TH STREET against other structures in Montezuma 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 EAST 7TH STREET?
EAST 7TH STREET in Montezuma, Colorado, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST 7TH STREET inspected?
EAST 7TH STREET'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 2,740 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST 7TH STREET 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 EAST 7TH STREET?
EAST 7TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST 7TH STREET?
EAST 7TH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is EAST 7TH STREET and does age affect safety?
EAST 7TH STREET was built in 2005, making it 21 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.
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