Cb Cnty RD 1 over Medicine Bow River
PoorCarbon County, Wyoming · 4 Mi. S. of Medicine Bow · Structure no. EOX
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cb Cnty RD 1 over Medicine Bow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cb Cnty RD 1 over Medicine Bow River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cb Cnty RD 1 over Medicine Bow River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cb Cnty RD 1 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Cb Cnty RD 1 over Medicine Bow River carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cb Cnty RD 1 over Medicine Bow River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cb Cnty RD 1 over Medicine Bow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.