SH 78 SPUR
Carrying SH 78 SPUR over SQUIRREL CREEK
IN BEULAH, Pueblo, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SH 78 SPUR
The SH 78 SPUR bridge in Pueblo, Colorado carries SH 78 SPUR over SQUIRREL CREEK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.5 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 720 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SH 78 SPUR compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 720 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L-17-Z
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 78 SPUR 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 SH 78 SPUR against other structures in Pueblo 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 SH 78 SPUR?
SH 78 SPUR in Pueblo, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SH 78 SPUR inspected?
SH 78 SPUR'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 720 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 78 SPUR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SH 78 SPUR?
SH 78 SPUR has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SH 78 SPUR?
SH 78 SPUR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SH 78 SPUR and does age affect safety?
SH 78 SPUR was built in 1969, making it 57 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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