US Bridges

Cb Cnty RD 508 over North Platte River

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · 6 Mi. N.W. of Saratoga · Structure no. FDW

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cb Cnty RD 508 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cb Cnty RD 508 over North Platte River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCb Cnty RD 508
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location6 Mi. N.W. of Saratoga
RouteCounty Highway 508
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.54028, -106.88181
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cb Cnty RD 508 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cb Cnty RD 508 over North Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Cb Cnty RD 508 over North Platte River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cb Cnty RD 508 over North Platte River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cb Cnty RD 508 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.