US Bridges

Bh Cnty RD R9B over Foster Gulch

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · 2 Miles W.S.W. of Lovell · Structure no. FDV

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bh Cnty RD R9B over Foster Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD R9B over Foster Gulch in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBh Cnty RD R9B
CrossesFoster Gulch
Location2 Miles W.S.W. of Lovell
RouteCounty Highway 0R9B
CountyBig Horn County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.82803, -108.43404
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic392 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bh Cnty RD R9B over Foster Gulch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bh Cnty RD R9B over Foster Gulch 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 R9B over Foster Gulch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bh Cnty RD R9B over Foster Gulch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bh Cnty RD R9B over Foster Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.