FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 19

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 19 over GRANADA CREEK

4 MI N OF CR N, Prowers, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 19

The COUNTY ROAD 19 bridge in Prowers, Colorado carries COUNTY ROAD 19 over GRANADA CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 42.1 meters (138 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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 29.2 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY ROAD 19 compares

▼ 7.9
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Colorado bridges
137
Bridges in Prowers · 18 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 19 29.2 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.1
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1982
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
42.1 m (138 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
29 vehicles/day
Structure Number
PR19-18-162-81A

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

COUNTY ROAD 19 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 19 against other structures in Prowers 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 19?

COUNTY ROAD 19 in Prowers, Colorado has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 19 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 19'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 29 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 19 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 19?

COUNTY ROAD 19 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 19?

COUNTY ROAD 19 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 19 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 19 was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1982.

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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