Cb Cnty RD 3 over Medicine Bow River
PoorPosted for loadCarbon County, Wyoming · 8 Mi. NE of Elk Mountain · Structure no. DNC
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cb Cnty RD 3 over Medicine Bow River is a steel truss - thru carrying Cb Cnty RD 3 over Medicine Bow 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cb Cnty RD 3 over Medicine Bow River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cb Cnty RD 3 over Medicine Bow 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 3 over Medicine Bow River carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cb Cnty RD 3 over Medicine Bow River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Cb Cnty RD 3 over Medicine Bow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.