US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 448 over Pilot Canal

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · 22 Mi. N.W. of Riverton · Structure no. DIN

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 448 over Pilot Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR Cnty RD 448 over Pilot Canal in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR Cnty RD 448
CrossesPilot Canal
Location22 Mi. N.W. of Riverton
RouteCounty Highway 448
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.19364, -108.75042
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2024)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 448 over Pilot Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 448 over Pilot Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 448 over Pilot Canal carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 448 over Pilot Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 448 over Pilot Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.