Nfsr 96 over So. Platte River
Park County, Colorado · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfsr 96 over So. Platte River in Park County, Colorado, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2000).
- It is one of 34 of the 55 inventoried bridges in Park County rated fair (61.8%); 3 (5.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: substructure 6 to 5, superstructure 7 to 8.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 87 ft |
| Location | 8.7 Mi S of Lake George |
| NBI structure number | 021210000001047 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Park County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 285 Ml over Deer Creek | 1958 | 14,000 | Fair |
| US 285 Ml over Middle Fk So Platte Rvr | 2024 | 8,000 | Good |
| US 285 Ml over Trout Creek | 1937 | 7,200 | Fair |
| US 285 Ml over N. Fork S. Platte River | 1962 | 6,400 | Fair |
| US 285 Ml over Geneva Creek | 1989 | 6,400 | Fair |
| US 285 Ml over N Fk South Platte Rvr | 1989 | 5,900 | Fair |
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