US Bridges

Cl Cnty RD 17-38N over BNSF Railway

Good

Campbell County, Wyoming · 6 MI North of Gillette · Structure no. NBY

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,336
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cl Cnty RD 17-38N over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cl Cnty RD 17-38N over BNSF Railway in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesCl Cnty RD 17-38N
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location6 MI North of Gillette
RouteCounty Highway 38N
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.36607, -105.41852
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,336 (2024)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cl Cnty RD 17-38N over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cl Cnty RD 17-38N over BNSF Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Cl Cnty RD 17-38N over BNSF Railway carry?

About 1,336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Cl Cnty RD 17-38N over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cl Cnty RD 17-38N over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.