FR Cnty RD 480 over Pilot Canal
PoorPosted for loadFremont County, Wyoming · Kinnear - North · Structure no. COS
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FR Cnty RD 480 over Pilot Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR Cnty RD 480 over Pilot Canal in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR Cnty RD 480 over Pilot Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR Cnty RD 480 over Pilot Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 480 over Pilot Canal carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FR Cnty RD 480 over Pilot Canal?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FR Cnty RD 480 over Pilot Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.