FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 27

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 27 over ARKANSAS RIVER

.1 MI N OF US 50, Fremont, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 27

The COUNTY ROAD 27 bridge in Fremont, Colorado carries COUNTY ROAD 27 over ARKANSAS RIVER. It was built in 1907, making it 119 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 37.0 meters (121 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 41 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.4 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY ROAD 27 compares

▼ 31.7
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Colorado bridges
137
Bridges in Fremont · 9 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 27 5.4 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
29.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
16.3
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
5.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1907
Last Reconstructed
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
37.0 m (121 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
41 vehicles/day
Structure Number
FRCO 308-TX CK

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 1/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

COUNTY ROAD 27 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare COUNTY ROAD 27 against other structures in Fremont 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 COUNTY ROAD 27?

COUNTY ROAD 27 in Fremont, Colorado has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 27 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 27'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 41 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 27 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROAD 27?

COUNTY ROAD 27 has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 27?

COUNTY ROAD 27 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 27 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 27 was built in 1907, making it 119 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.

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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