Bh Cnty RD 229 over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadBig Horn County, Wyoming · 5 Mi. S. of Basin · Structure no. EJS
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 94 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 343
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bh Cnty RD 229 over Elk Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD 229 over Elk Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 229 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bh Cnty RD 229 over Elk Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bh Cnty RD 229 over Elk Creek carry?
About 343 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Bh Cnty RD 229 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bh Cnty RD 229 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.