US Bridges

Cb Cnty RD 660 over North Platte River

PoorPosted for load

Carbon County, Wyoming · 12 Mi. E. of Riverside · Structure no. DMK

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cb Cnty RD 660 over North Platte River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Cb Cnty RD 660 over North Platte River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesCb Cnty RD 660
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location12 Mi. E. of Riverside
RouteCounty Highway 660
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.22132, -106.56451
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2024)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cb Cnty RD 660 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cb Cnty RD 660 over North Platte River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cb Cnty RD 660 over North Platte River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cb Cnty RD 660 over North Platte River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Cb Cnty RD 660 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.