US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 46 over Sub Agency Ditch

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · 14.5 KM SW of Riverton · Structure no. 00000000000C814

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 46 over Sub Agency Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 46 over Sub Agency Ditch in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 46
CrossesSub Agency Ditch
Location14.5 KM SW of Riverton
RouteFederal Lands Road 46
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.97859, -108.55813
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 46 over Sub Agency Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 46 over Sub Agency Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 46 over Sub Agency Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 46 over Sub Agency Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 46 over Sub Agency Ditch?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.