IRR BIA RTE 31 over Meadow Creek
FairPosted for loadFremont County, Wyoming · 1.5 KM SE of Crowheart · Structure no. 00000000000C837
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 31 over Meadow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 31 over Meadow Creek 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 31 over Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 31 over Meadow Creek 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 31 over Meadow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 31 over Meadow Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 31 over Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.