US Bridges

Wyo 31 over Nowood River

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Manderson - Hyattville · Structure no. CJG

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 31 over Nowood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 31 over Nowood River in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 31
CrossesNowood River
LocationManderson - Hyattville
RouteState Highway 31
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.21047, -107.73747
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2024)
Projected traffic682 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 31 over Nowood River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 31 over Nowood 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 31 over Nowood River carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 31 over Nowood River?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 31 over Nowood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.