Rio Blanco County Bridge Report Card
Rio Blanco County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Rio Blanco County has 56 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.6% is at or below the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 466 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Rio Blanco County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 56 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 466 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 | 3.6% | 7.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.6% of measured traffic | 1.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.8% | 3.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 28,538 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 | 3.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 466 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Rio Blanco County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Road 5 over Piceance Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 325 | 1970 |
| County Road 17 over North Fork White River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 141 | 1990 |
| County Road 121 over S.fk Williams Fork River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 32 | 1984 |
| SH 64 Ml over White River | High traffic | Fair | 3,500 | 1948 |
| SH 64 Ml over Stinking Water Creek | High traffic | Fair | 2,400 | 1982 |
| SH 13 Ml over White River | High traffic | Good | 2,100 | 2000 |
| SH 64 Ml over Douglas Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,600 | 1990 |
| Tenth Street over White River | High traffic | Fair | 1,443 | 1998 |
| SH 13 Ml over Curtis Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,300 | 1958 |
| SH 13 Ml over Curtis Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,300 | 1959 |
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.