FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY RD 32.0

Carrying COUNTY RD 32.0 over PURGATOIRE RIVER

1.6 MI N OF SH 160, Las Animas, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY RD 32.0

The COUNTY RD 32.0 bridge in Las Animas, Colorado carries COUNTY RD 32.0 over PURGATOIRE RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 13.3 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY RD 32.0 compares

▼ 19.0
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Colorado bridges
207
Bridges in Las Animas · 28 in Poor condition
COUNTY RD 32.0 18.1 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.4
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
13.3 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
LA32-52-16-86

How to read this record

COUNTY RD 32.0 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 RD 32.0 against other structures in Las Animas 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 RD 32.0?

COUNTY RD 32.0 in Las Animas, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY RD 32.0 inspected?

COUNTY RD 32.0'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 5 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY RD 32.0 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 RD 32.0?

COUNTY RD 32.0 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY RD 32.0?

COUNTY RD 32.0 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY RD 32.0 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY RD 32.0 was built in 1950, making it 76 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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