US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 412 over Pilot Canal

Poor

Fremont County, Wyoming · 3 Miles E. of Kinnear · Structure no. KEH

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 412 over Pilot Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying FR Cnty RD 412 over Pilot Canal 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFR Cnty RD 412
CrossesPilot Canal
Location3 Miles E. of Kinnear
RouteCounty Highway 412
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.14351, -108.6429
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic211 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 412 over Pilot Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 412 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 412 over Pilot Canal carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 412 over Pilot Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 412 over Pilot Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.