Bh Cnty RD L32H over Red Gulch
PoorPosted for loadBig Horn County, Wyoming · 3 Miles W. of Shell · Structure no. EJG
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 101 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 83
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bh Cnty RD L32H over Red Gulch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD L32H over Red Gulch in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 L32H over Red Gulch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bh Cnty RD L32H over Red Gulch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Bh Cnty RD L32H over Red Gulch carry?
About 83 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bh Cnty RD L32H over Red Gulch?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bh Cnty RD L32H over Red Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.