US Bridges

US 310 over Shoshone River

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Lovell - Deaver · Structure no. BSO

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 310 over Shoshone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 310 over Shoshone River in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 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 4,224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,914 by 2043. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUS 310
CrossesShoshone River
LocationLovell - Deaver
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.83875, -108.43282
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,224 (2024)
Projected traffic5,914 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 310 over Shoshone River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 310 over Shoshone 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 310 over Shoshone River carry?

About 4,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 310 over Shoshone River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 310 over Shoshone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.