US Bridges

CO Cnty RD 27 over North Platte River

Fair

Converse County, Wyoming · 7 MI East of Glenrock · Structure no. LYT

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Cnty RD 27 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Cnty RD 27 over North Platte River in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO Cnty RD 27
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location7 MI East of Glenrock
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.84071, -105.74112
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2024)
Projected traffic209 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Cnty RD 27 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Cnty RD 27 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO Cnty RD 27 over North Platte River carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Cnty RD 27 over North Platte River?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CO Cnty RD 27 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.