Las Animas County Bridge Report Card
Las Animas County scores 49 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Las Animas County, Colorado
Las Animas County has 205 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 30 rated poor and 16 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.6% is above the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,154 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Las Animas County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 49/100 (F). The county has 205 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 30 in poor condition and 16 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,154 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 | 14.6% | 29.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.4% of measured traffic | 2.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.8% | 15.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 58 years vs 48 nationally | 4.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 445,869 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 | 14.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 58 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,154 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Las Animas County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 12 Ml over Draw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 520 | 1936 |
| County RD 22.0 over San Francisco Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8 | 1930 |
| Co RD 32 over Feeder Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7 | 1970 |
| County Road 63.1 over I 25 Ml | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,500 | 1958 |
| US 160 Ml over Rr Spur | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1938 |
| US 350 Ml over Draw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1937 |
| I 25 Ml over Gonzales Canyon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 790 | 1928 |
| County Road 63.1 over Bnsf Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 713 | 1929 |
| County RD 57.7 over Reilly Canyon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 592 | 1926 |
| SH 239 Ml over Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 380 | 1932 |
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.