US Bridges

Bh Cnty RD R5C over Farmers Canal

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · 12 Miles West of Otto · Structure no. KIE

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bh Cnty RD R5C over Farmers Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bh Cnty RD R5C over Farmers Canal in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBh Cnty RD R5C
CrossesFarmers Canal
Location12 Miles West of Otto
RouteCounty Highway 0R5C
CountyBig Horn County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.4248, -108.49863
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bh Cnty RD R5C over Farmers Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bh Cnty RD R5C over Farmers Canal 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 R5C over Farmers Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bh Cnty RD R5C over Farmers Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bh Cnty RD R5C over Farmers Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.