NFSR 96
Carrying NFSR 96 over SO. PLATTE RIVER
6.2 MI S OF LAKE GEORGE, Park, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NFSR 96
The NFSR 96 bridge in Park, Colorado carries NFSR 96 over SO. PLATTE RIVER. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 26.8 meters (88 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NFSR 96 compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 26.8 m (88 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 021210000001045
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFSR 96 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NFSR 96 against other structures in Park and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NFSR 96?
NFSR 96 in Park, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFSR 96 inspected?
NFSR 96's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFSR 96 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NFSR 96?
NFSR 96 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFSR 96?
NFSR 96 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is NFSR 96 and does age affect safety?
NFSR 96 was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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