US Bridges

Cb Cnty RD 203 over North Platte River

PoorPosted for load

Carbon County, Wyoming · 10 Miles Ne. of Riverside · Structure no. DML

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cb Cnty RD 203 over North Platte River is a steel truss - thru carrying Cb Cnty RD 203 over North Platte River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesCb Cnty RD 203
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location10 Miles Ne. of Riverside
RouteCounty Highway 203
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.25668, -106.64001
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2024)
Projected traffic136 by 2043
Trucks59%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$869,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cb Cnty RD 203 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Cb Cnty RD 203 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 203 over North Platte River carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is Cb Cnty RD 203 over North Platte River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cb Cnty RD 203 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.