Total Bridges
8,965
Public highway bridges in Colorado
State profile · Below median Poor share
Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Colorado, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Data updated May 2026
Total Bridges
8,965
Public highway bridges in Colorado
Good Condition
32.0%
2,865 bridges rated 7-9
-18.0pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
4.3%
387 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4
-2.7pp vs national avg 7.0%
Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)
States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Colorado on the same metric.
Six lowest-condition bridges in Colorado, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.
Over: N. Sterling Outlet Canal
0.3 Mi N of Co Rd 58, Logan, CO
Over: NORTH CRESTONE CREEK
IN TOWN OF CRESTONE, Saguache, CO
Over: Feeder Ditch
0.28 MI E of Co Rd 75, Las Animas, CO
Over: OBRIAN CANAL
0.2 MILE NORTH OF SH 2, Adams, CO
Over: KIOWA CREEK
0.1 MI E OF WOLF CREEK RD, Adams, CO
Over: CAT CREEK
NEAR CAMADO, Archuleta, CO
Over: KICKING BIRD CANAL
1 MI N OF CR VV, Bent, CO
Over: COLORADO CANAL
.2 MI NORTH OF ROAD H, Crowley, CO
Over: RMP TO I25 NB
IN DENVER, Denver, CO
Over: UP RR
0.5 MI E of JCT 6 - RIFLE, Garfield, CO
Over: Crystal River
Mt Sopris Road, Garfield, CO
Over: ILIFF GULCH
KIPLING 1.5 MI N OF US285, Jefferson, CO
Over: Little Thompson River
0.5 Mi E of Co Rd 17, Larimer, CO
Over: ADOBE CREEK
2.5 MI E OF JCT SH 340, Mesa, CO
Over: ADOBE CREEK
2.5 MI W OF FRUITA INT., Mesa, CO
Over: UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER
0.1 MI E OF US 550, Ouray, CO
Over: DOLORES RIVER
AT SLICK ROCK, San Miguel, CO
Over: Gilmore Ditch
0.5 Mi E of Co Rd 47, Weld, CO
Over: PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS
THORNTON, Adams, CO
Over: COLORADO RIVER
7.3 MI E / GLNWD SPRINGS, Garfield, CO
Over: Colorado River
Rd Williams Fk Reservoir, Grand, CO
Over: Illinois River
0.9 Mi E of St Hwy 125, Jackson, CO
Over: CLEAR CREEK
Sheridan 1.0 MI N of I 70, Jefferson, CO
Over: Greeley Loveland Canal
50 Ft W of Franklin Ave., Larimer, CO
Over: KYLE RR AR
GENOA EXIT, Lincoln, CO
Over: MANCOS RIVER
28.2 KM E OF CHIMNEY ROCK, Montezuma, CO
Over: GREENHORN CREEK
1 MI SO OF JCT SH 165 ML, Pueblo, CO
Over: Hudson Annex Canal
1.0 Mi N of Co Rd 6, Weld, CO
Over: Crow Creek
1.4 Mi E of Co Rd 57, Weld, CO
Over: HAVANA INTERCEPTOR
C STREET, Adams, CO
Over: LOCAL DRAINAGE
0.7 MI W OF HAYSMOUNT RD, Adams, CO
Over: NIVER CREEK
DOWNING AT CORONADO PKWY, Adams, CO
Over: WESTERLY GULCH
17TH AVE AND BEELER ST, Adams, CO
Over: LOCAL DRAINAGE
0.5 MI E of DUNKIRK ST., Adams, CO
Over: FIRST CREEK
1.0 MI S OF 56TH AVE, Adams, CO
Over: FIRST CREEK
.2 MI E OF PICADILLY RD, Adams, CO
Over: S OUTFALL DRAINAGE
.3 MI WEST OF SH 85, Adams, CO
Over: LOCAL DRAINAGE
0.2 MI EAST OF TOWER ROAD, Adams, CO
Over: SOUTHERN OUTFALL DRAINAG
.2 MI S OF BROMLEY LANE, Adams, CO
Over: SECOND CREEK
0.3 MI EAST OF CHAMBERS, Adams, CO
Over: FULTON CANAL
E. END OF BRIGHTON, Adams, CO
Over: LOCAL DRAINAGE
37.30 MI FROM I-25, Adams, CO
Over: First Creek
20.67 MI from I-25, Adams, CO
Over: FARMERS HIGHLINE CA
JUST W OF NORTHGLENN DR, Adams, CO
Over: FARMERS HIGHLINE CA
JUST E OF HIGHLINE DRIVE, Adams, CO
Over: GRANGE HALL CREEK
750 FT E OF COLORADO BLVD, Adams, CO
Over: GRANGE HALL CREEK
0.12 MI N OF 108TH AVE, Adams, CO
Over: BRANTNER GULCH
INT OF CO BLVD/124TH AVE, Adams, CO
Over: LOCAL DRAINAGE
.1 MI S OF 168th AVE, Adams, CO
Over: NIVER CREEK
JUST S OF CORONADO PKWY, Adams, CO
Over: LOCAL DRAINAGE
JUST S OF 150TH AVENUE, Adams, CO
Over: FARMERS HIGHLINE CANAL
JUST N OF 98TH AVENUE, Adams, CO
Over: EAST TOLLGATE CREEK
0.2 miles North of Southg, Arapahoe, CO
Over: BRANCH OF KIOWA CREEK
1 MI NORTH OF CO RD 30, Arapahoe, CO
Over: RATTLESNAKE CREEK
2.9 MILES E OF CR 181, Arapahoe, CO
Over: HIGHLINE CANAL TRAIL
0.5 W OF PARKER RD., Arapahoe, CO
Showing 3,101-3,150 of 8,965 bridges
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Poor condition is an inspection-record category, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult the bridge owner for current status.
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