US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 101 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · 0.8 KM NE of JCT 22 & 101 · Structure no. 00000000000C829

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 101 over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 101 over Five Mile Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 101
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.8 KM NE of JCT 22 & 101
RouteFederal Lands Road 101
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.34106, -108.73394
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 101 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 101 over Five Mile Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 101 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 101 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 101 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.