Morgan County Bridge Report Card
Morgan County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Morgan County, Colorado
Morgan County has 193 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.1% is at or below the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,714 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Morgan County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 193 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,714 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 | 3.1% | 6.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.2% of measured traffic | 2.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 2.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 434,440 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 | 3.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 13,714 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Morgan County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 76 Ml Wbnd over Bnsf Rr Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,000 | 1960 |
| I 76 Ml Ebnd over US 34 Spur | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,000 | 1961 |
| County Road 24 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,108 | 1965 |
| County Road 2 over Kiowa Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 366 | 1973 |
| County Road 33 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1965 |
| County Road 21 over Wildcat Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1998 |
| SH 52 Ml over Rock Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 650 | 1962 |
| SH 71 Ml over Draw | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 640 | 1964 |
| I 76 Ml over Morgan Canal | High traffic | Fair | 16,000 | 1959 |
| I 76 Ml over Upper Platte Beaver Ditc | High traffic | Fair | 15,000 | 1958 |
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.