NFSR 96 over So. Platte River
FairPark County, Colorado · 3.2 MI S of Lake George · Structure no. 021210000001043
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2000 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 96 over So. Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 96 over So. Platte River in Park County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 96 over So. Platte River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 96 over So. 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NFSR 96 over So. Platte River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NFSR 96 over So. Platte River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 96 over So. Platte River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.