US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 17 over Boxelder Creek

PoorPosted for load

Converse County, Wyoming · 14 Miles S.E. of Glenrock · Structure no. DSN

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 17 over Boxelder Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CO Cnty RD 17 over Boxelder Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesCO Cnty RD 17
CrossesBoxelder Creek
Location14 Miles S.E. of Glenrock
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.72335, -105.79574
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Cnty RD 17 over Boxelder Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 17 over Boxelder Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO Cnty RD 17 over Boxelder Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 17 over Boxelder Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 17 over Boxelder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.