FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RD 65/South RD

Carrying CO RD 65/South RD over ST. CHARLES RIVER

6.6 MI SE OF PUEBLO, Pueblo, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO RD 65/South RD

The CO RD 65/South RD bridge in Pueblo, Colorado carries CO RD 65/South RD over ST. CHARLES RIVER. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 83.8 meters (275 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 963 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 superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How CO RD 65/South RD compares

▼ 4.4
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Colorado bridges
264
Bridges in Pueblo · 11 in Poor condition
CO RD 65/South RD 32.7 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1924
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
83.8 m (275 ft)
Deck Width
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
963 vehicles/day
Structure Number
PUCO 0.16-407B

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, 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 CO RD 65/South RD 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 CO RD 65/South RD 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 CO RD 65/South RD?

CO RD 65/South RD in Pueblo, Colorado, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RD 65/South RD inspected?

CO RD 65/South RD'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 963 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD 65/South RD 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 CO RD 65/South RD?

CO RD 65/South RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD 65/South RD?

CO RD 65/South RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO RD 65/South RD and does age affect safety?

CO RD 65/South RD was built in 1924, making it 102 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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