Costilla County Bridge Report Card
Costilla County scores 100 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Costilla County, Colorado
Costilla County has 38 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 0 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.0% is at or below the 4.6% statewide average.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Costilla County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 100/100 (A). The county has 38 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 0 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 0 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 37 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 10,887 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 37 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 0 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Costilla County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 160 Ml over Canal | High traffic | Good | 5,000 | 1970 |
| County Road P.6 over Unnamed Drainage | High traffic | Fair | 1,230 | 2006 |
| SH 159 Ml over Culebra Creek | High traffic | Fair | 800 | 1936 |
| C.rd Trinchera over Sangre De Cristo Creek | High traffic | Fair | 531 | 1989 |
| County Road 21 over Culebra Creek | High traffic | Fair | 475 | 1955 |
| SH 142 Ml over Rito Seco Creek | High traffic | Good | 440 | 1936 |
| County Road P over Culebra Eastdale Canal | High traffic | Fair | 374 | 1992 |
| 6th Street over Rito Seco | High traffic | Fair | 257 | 1990 |
| Archie Street over Rito Seco | High traffic | Fair | 225 | 1990 |
| County Road J.2 over Sanchez Canal | High traffic | Fair | 217 | 1988 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.