US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 46 over Hage Draw

FairPosted for load

Converse County, Wyoming · T33N R067W S18 · Structure no. EEX

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 46 over Hage Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Cnty RD 46 over Hage Draw 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Cnty RD 46
CrossesHage Draw
LocationT33N R067W S18
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyConverse County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.83942, -104.9554
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Cnty RD 46 over Hage Draw built?

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

What condition is CO Cnty RD 46 over Hage Draw 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 46 over Hage Draw carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 46 over Hage Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 46 over Hage Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.