Huerfano County Bridge Report Card
Huerfano County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Huerfano County, Colorado
Huerfano County has 94 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.1% is at or below the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,900 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Huerfano County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 94 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,900 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 | 2.1% | 4.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.4% of measured traffic | 1.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.3% | 10.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 1.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 283,764 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 | 2.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,900 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Huerfano County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 25 Ml Nbnd over US 160 SH 10 Rr Spur | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,000 | 1963 |
| I 25 Bus RT over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,900 | 1933 |
| I 25 Ml Sbnd over Huerfano River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 7,000 | 1967 |
| I 25 Ml Nbnd over Bear Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,000 | 1963 |
| I 25 Ml Sbnd over Bear Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,000 | 1963 |
| SH 10 Ml over Cucharas River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 390 | 1984 |
| County Road 104 over Huerfano River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 13 | 1910 |
| I 25 Ml over Draw | High traffic | Fair | 14,000 | 1930 |
| I 25 Ml over Draw | High traffic | Good | 14,000 | 1948 |
| I 25 NE Ramp over Draw R | High traffic | Fair | 14,000 | 1965 |
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.