US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 298 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Fremont County, Wyoming · T03N R001W S18 · Structure no. ELW

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 298 over Dry Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FR Cnty RD 298 over Dry Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFR Cnty RD 298
CrossesDry Creek
LocationT03N R001W S18
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.23391, -108.91741
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$422,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 298 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 298 over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 298 over Dry Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 298 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 298 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.