Bh Cnty RD R52 over Medicine Lodge Creek
FairPosted for loadBig Horn County, Wyoming · Medicine Lodge State Park · Structure no. FMJ
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 228
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Bh Cnty RD R52 over Medicine Lodge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD R52 over Medicine Lodge Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 R52 over Medicine Lodge Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bh Cnty RD R52 over Medicine Lodge 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Bh Cnty RD R52 over Medicine Lodge Creek carry?
About 228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Bh Cnty RD R52 over Medicine Lodge Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bh Cnty RD R52 over Medicine Lodge Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.