US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 37 over BNSF Railway

Good

Converse County, Wyoming · 20 MI North of Bill · Structure no. LIX

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
809
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 37 over BNSF Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Cnty RD 37 over BNSF Railway in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 809 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,133 by 2043. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesCO Cnty RD 37
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location20 MI North of Bill
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.46137, -105.33422
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic809 (2024)
Projected traffic1,133 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Cnty RD 37 over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 37 over BNSF Railway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO Cnty RD 37 over BNSF Railway carry?

About 809 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 37 over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 37 over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.