US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 41 over Dry Fork River

PoorPosted for load

Converse County, Wyoming · 9 Miles North of Bill · Structure no. DTE

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 41 over Dry Fork River is a steel other carrying CO Cnty RD 41 over Dry Fork River in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCO Cnty RD 41
CrossesDry Fork River
Location9 Miles North of Bill
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.35949, -105.2007
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.2 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2024)
Projected traffic129 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Cnty RD 41 over Dry Fork River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 41 over Dry Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO Cnty RD 41 over Dry Fork River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 41 over Dry Fork River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 41 over Dry Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.