Bh Cnty RD 72 over Shoshone River
PoorPosted for loadBig Horn County, Wyoming · 2 Miles West of Lovell · Structure no. EJZ
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 390 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bh Cnty RD 72 over Shoshone River is a steel truss - thru carrying Bh Cnty RD 72 over Shoshone River in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bh Cnty RD 72 over Shoshone River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bh Cnty RD 72 over Shoshone River 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 72 over Shoshone River carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Bh Cnty RD 72 over Shoshone River?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bh Cnty RD 72 over Shoshone River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.