A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
Almost there! Just bridging the gap...
over COLORADO RIVER
3.6 MI of NE STATE BRIDGE
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 513 vehicles per day and is 38 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 70.6 is above the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 170 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
Only about 513 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 31 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1988
38 years old
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
170 ft
51.8 m
Deck Width
31 ft
9.3 m
Spans
2
sections between supports
Max Span
79 ft
longest unsupported section (24.2 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
Two-way traffic
Daily Traffic
513vehicles/day
39.89069°N, 106.61692°W
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A prestressed concrete stringer bridge uses pretensioned concrete beams, where steel tendons are stretched before concrete is poured. This creates stronger, lighter spans.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.