US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 57 over North Platte River

FairPosted for load

Converse County, Wyoming · 5 Miles West of Orin · Structure no. EEV

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 57 over North Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO Cnty RD 57 over North Platte River in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesCO Cnty RD 57
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location5 Miles West of Orin
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.64587, -105.29052
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2024)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Cnty RD 57 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 57 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO Cnty RD 57 over North Platte River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 57 over North Platte River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 57 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.