FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PRIVATE LAND ACESS

Carrying PRIVATE LAND ACESS over LIGHTNER CREEK AR

W. EDGE OF DURANGO, La Plata, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PRIVATE LAND ACESS

The PRIVATE LAND ACESS bridge in La Plata, Colorado carries PRIVATE LAND ACESS over LIGHTNER CREEK AR. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.6 metric tons.

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

How PRIVATE LAND ACESS compares

▲ 3.5
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Colorado bridges
102
Bridges in La Plata · 2 in Poor condition
PRIVATE LAND ACESS 40.6 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
O-05-B

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PRIVATE LAND ACESS 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 PRIVATE LAND ACESS against other structures in La Plata 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 PRIVATE LAND ACESS?

PRIVATE LAND ACESS in La Plata, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PRIVATE LAND ACESS inspected?

PRIVATE LAND ACESS'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 12,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PRIVATE LAND ACESS 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 PRIVATE LAND ACESS?

PRIVATE LAND ACESS has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PRIVATE LAND ACESS?

PRIVATE LAND ACESS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PRIVATE LAND ACESS and does age affect safety?

PRIVATE LAND ACESS was built in 1970, making it 56 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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