US Bridges

Bh Cnty RD 57 over Unnamed Draw

FairPosted for load

Big Horn County, Wyoming · 10 M SE JCT 789 C RD 55 · Structure no. FMG

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bh Cnty RD 57 over Unnamed Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD 57 over Unnamed Draw in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBh Cnty RD 57
CrossesUnnamed Draw
Location10 M SE JCT 789 C RD 55
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.67201, -108.18514
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2024)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bh Cnty RD 57 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bh Cnty RD 57 over Unnamed Draw 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 57 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bh Cnty RD 57 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bh Cnty RD 57 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.