FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 33

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 33 over FORT LYON CANAL

6 MI SW OF CR DD, Otero, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 33

The COUNTY ROAD 33 bridge in Otero, Colorado carries COUNTY ROAD 33 over FORT LYON CANAL. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 42 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.5 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY ROAD 33 compares

▲ 0.4
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of Colorado bridges
195
Bridges in Otero · 20 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 33 37.5 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
42 vehicles/day
Structure Number
OT33-32-27-198A

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROAD 33 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 COUNTY ROAD 33 against other structures in Otero 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 33?

COUNTY ROAD 33 in Otero, Colorado has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 33 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 33'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 42 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 33 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 COUNTY ROAD 33?

COUNTY ROAD 33 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 33?

COUNTY ROAD 33 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 33 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 33 was built in 2007, making it 19 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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