FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DAKOTA AVENUE

Carrying DAKOTA AVENUE over CORNET CREEK

100 FT W of N ASPEN ST, San Miguel, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DAKOTA AVENUE

The DAKOTA AVENUE bridge in San Miguel, Colorado carries DAKOTA AVENUE over CORNET CREEK. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.4 metric tons.

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

How DAKOTA AVENUE compares

▼ 12.7
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Colorado bridges
59
Bridges in San Miguel · 2 in Poor condition
DAKOTA AVENUE 24.4 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
13.8 m (45 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75 vehicles/day
Structure Number
TELLURD-DAKOTA

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DAKOTA AVENUE 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 DAKOTA AVENUE against other structures in San Miguel 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 DAKOTA AVENUE?

DAKOTA AVENUE in San Miguel, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DAKOTA AVENUE inspected?

DAKOTA AVENUE'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 75 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DAKOTA AVENUE 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 DAKOTA AVENUE?

DAKOTA AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DAKOTA AVENUE?

DAKOTA AVENUE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is DAKOTA AVENUE and does age affect safety?

DAKOTA AVENUE was built in 2008, making it 18 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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