US Bridges

Cl Cnty RD 20 over Lil N Fk Dead Horse Crk

Poor

Campbell County, Wyoming · 19 Mi. S.W. of Gillette · Structure no. DVX

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cl Cnty RD 20 over Lil N Fk Dead Horse Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cl Cnty RD 20 over Lil N Fk Dead Horse Crk in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCl Cnty RD 20
CrossesLil N Fk Dead Horse Crk
Location19 Mi. S.W. of Gillette
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.18685, -105.84896
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cl Cnty RD 20 over Lil N Fk Dead Horse Crk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cl Cnty RD 20 over Lil N Fk Dead Horse Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Cl Cnty RD 20 over Lil N Fk Dead Horse Crk carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Cl Cnty RD 20 over Lil N Fk Dead Horse Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cl Cnty RD 20 over Lil N Fk Dead Horse Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.