Texas Trail over North Platte River
PoorPosted for loadCarbon County, Wyoming · Saratoga · Structure no. FKF
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Texas Trail over North Platte River is a steel truss - thru carrying Texas Trail over North Platte River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Texas Trail over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Texas Trail 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 Texas Trail over North Platte River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Texas Trail 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 Texas Trail over North Platte River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.