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.

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Local infrastructure snapshot

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.

55Total Bridges
3Poor (5.5%)
34Fair (61.8%)
2Scour-Critical

Quote-Ready Local Facts

5.5%of county bridges are in poor condition, compared with 4.6% statewide and 6.7% nationally.
4,901daily vehicle crossings are on poor-condition bridges in the county.
2bridges are rated scour-critical, or 3.6% of the county bridge inventory.

Copyable Facts for Reporters

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.

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How the Score Breaks Down

FactorWeightCounty ValuePenalty
Poor-condition bridge share405.5%10.9
Poor-condition traffic exposure253.9% of measured traffic2.9
Scour-critical bridge share203.6%7.3
Average age vs national baseline1047 years vs 48 nationally0.0
Traffic-data completeness5126,301 measured daily crossings0.0

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 Share5.5%
State Poor-Condition Share4.6%
National Poor-Condition Share6.7%
County Scour-Critical Share3.6%
Average Bridge Age47 years
Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure4,901 vehicles/day

Bridges to Watch

Top Bridges to Watch in Park County

BridgeReasonConditionDaily TrafficYear Built
Nfsr 96 over So. Platte RiverPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor2001923
US 24 Ml over Middle Fk S.platte RvrPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor3,3001937
County Road 64 over N Fork South Platte RivePoor condition + traffic exposurePoor1,4011960
SH 9 Ml over Middle Fk S.platte RvrScour-critical foundation ratingFair2,3001951
US 285 Ml over Deer CreekHigh trafficFair14,0001958
US 285 Ml over Middle Fk So Platte RvrHigh trafficGood8,0002024
US 285 Ml over Trout CreekHigh trafficFair7,2001937
US 285 Ml over N. Fork S. Platte RiverHigh trafficFair6,4001962
US 285 Ml over Geneva CreekHigh trafficFair6,4001989
US 285 Ml over Four Mile CreekHigh trafficFair5,9001937

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.