US Bridges

Bh Cnty RD 3 over Sage Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Big Horn County, Wyoming · 2.5 Miles E. of Deaver · Structure no. EKD

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bh Cnty RD 3 over Sage Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD 3 over Sage Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBh Cnty RD 3
CrossesSage Creek
Location2.5 Miles E. of Deaver
RouteCounty Highway 0R3C
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.88584, -108.55499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2024)
Projected traffic213 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bh Cnty RD 3 over Sage Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bh Cnty RD 3 over Sage Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bh Cnty RD 3 over Sage Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bh Cnty RD 3 over Sage Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bh Cnty RD 3 over Sage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.