NFSR 496 over Encampment River
GoodJackson County, Colorado · 3.7 Mi. SE of Hog Park Cg · Structure no. 020604000001216
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 216
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 496 over Encampment River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 496 over Encampment River in Jackson County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 496 over Encampment River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 496 over Encampment River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does NFSR 496 over Encampment River carry?
About 216 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NFSR 496 over Encampment River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 496 over Encampment River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.