Park County Bridge Report Card
Park County scores 79 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Park County, Colorado
Park County has 55 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.5% is above the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,901 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Park County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 79/100 (C). The county has 55 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,901 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.5% | 10.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.9% of measured traffic | 2.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.6% | 7.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 126,301 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,901 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Park County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nfsr 96 over So. Platte River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1923 |
| US 24 Ml over Middle Fk S.platte Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,300 | 1937 |
| County Road 64 over N Fork South Platte Rive | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,401 | 1960 |
| SH 9 Ml over Middle Fk S.platte Rvr | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,300 | 1951 |
| US 285 Ml over Deer Creek | High traffic | Fair | 14,000 | 1958 |
| US 285 Ml over Middle Fk So Platte Rvr | High traffic | Good | 8,000 | 2024 |
| US 285 Ml over Trout Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,200 | 1937 |
| US 285 Ml over N. Fork S. Platte River | High traffic | Fair | 6,400 | 1962 |
| US 285 Ml over Geneva Creek | High traffic | Fair | 6,400 | 1989 |
| US 285 Ml over Four Mile Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,900 | 1937 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.