US Bridges

Cb Cnty RD 99 over Little Medicine Bow Rvr

Good

Carbon County, Wyoming · 27 Mi. N. Medicine Bow · Structure no. KTX

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cb Cnty RD 99 over Little Medicine Bow Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cb Cnty RD 99 over Little Medicine Bow Rvr in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCb Cnty RD 99
CrossesLittle Medicine Bow Rvr
Location27 Mi. N. Medicine Bow
RouteCounty Highway 99
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.25381, -106.12738
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2024)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cb Cnty RD 99 over Little Medicine Bow Rvr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cb Cnty RD 99 over Little Medicine Bow Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cb Cnty RD 99 over Little Medicine Bow Rvr carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cb Cnty RD 99 over Little Medicine Bow Rvr?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cb Cnty RD 99 over Little Medicine Bow Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.