Bh Cnty RD 85 over Shell Creek
GoodBig Horn County, Wyoming · 3 Miles W. of Shell · Structure no. EJF
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bh Cnty RD 85 over Shell Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bh Cnty RD 85 over Shell Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bh Cnty RD 85 over Shell Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bh Cnty RD 85 over Shell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Bh Cnty RD 85 over Shell Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is Bh Cnty RD 85 over Shell Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bh Cnty RD 85 over Shell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.