US Bridges

Bh Cnty RD L42C over Big Horn River

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Basin · Structure no. EJT

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bh Cnty RD L42C over Big Horn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD L42C over Big Horn River in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2043. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesBh Cnty RD L42C
CrossesBig Horn River
LocationBasin
RouteCounty Highway 0L42C
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.38314, -108.03631
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic294 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bh Cnty RD L42C over Big Horn River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bh Cnty RD L42C over Big Horn 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bh Cnty RD L42C over Big Horn River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Bh Cnty RD L42C over Big Horn River?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bh Cnty RD L42C over Big Horn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.