Fremont County Bridge Report Card
Fremont County scores 69 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fremont County, Colorado
Fremont County has 137 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 6 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.0% is above the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,422 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fremont County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 69/100 (D). The county has 137 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 6 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,422 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 | 8.0% | 16.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.2% of measured traffic | 2.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.4% | 8.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 58 years vs 48 nationally | 4.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 327,999 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 | 8.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 58 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10,422 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fremont County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 50 Ml Wbnd over Six Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,000 | 1949 |
| US 50 Ml over Draw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1936 |
| Mesa Ave. over Oak Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 491 | 1993 |
| County Road 47 over Arkansas River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 132 | 1930 |
| Cr19 / Bear Paw over Hardscrabble Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1995 |
| County Road 27 over Arkansas River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 41 | 1907 |
| County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 38 | 1935 |
| CR 120/portland RD over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1923 |
| County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 32 | 1960 |
| County Road 67 over Eight Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 28 | 1952 |
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.