FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BIGHORN DRIVE

Carrying BIGHORN DRIVE over PITKIN CREEK

0.2 MI SE OF I-70, Eagle, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BIGHORN DRIVE

The BIGHORN DRIVE bridge in Eagle, Colorado carries BIGHORN DRIVE over PITKIN CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,417 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. 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 21.1 metric tons.

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

How BIGHORN DRIVE compares

▼ 16.0
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Colorado bridges
174
Bridges in Eagle · 9 in Poor condition
BIGHORN DRIVE 21.1 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.6
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,417 vehicles/day
Structure Number
VAIL-BIGHORN-A

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIGHORN DRIVE 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 BIGHORN DRIVE against other structures in Eagle 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 BIGHORN DRIVE?

BIGHORN DRIVE in Eagle, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BIGHORN DRIVE inspected?

BIGHORN DRIVE'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 3,417 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIGHORN DRIVE 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 BIGHORN DRIVE?

BIGHORN DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BIGHORN DRIVE?

BIGHORN DRIVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is BIGHORN DRIVE and does age affect safety?

BIGHORN DRIVE was built in 1989, making it 37 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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