CO CR 96 over South Platte River
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 4.5 Mi. SE of Foxton · Structure no. F-10-8A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 166
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO CR 96 over South Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO CR 96 over South Platte River in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO CR 96 over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO CR 96 over South Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does CO CR 96 over South Platte River carry?
About 166 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CO CR 96 over South Platte River?
The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO CR 96 over South Platte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.